Toxicology - Technical Expert

In this role you will support EU regulatory toxicology for crop protection products, handling toxicology data and contributing to submissions. You will interact with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to ensure safety and compliance in the European market. You will stay current with EU regulations, contribute to risk assessments, and help build best practices within the toxicology team. This position offers growth into non-dietary risk assessment and broader regulatory expertise while shaping product safety strategy.

• generous pension scheme
• bonus scheme
• private medical & life insurance
• up to 31.5 days annual holiday + 8 UK bank holidays
• 36-hour working week
• work-life balance

• Support toxicology project data management and strategy for EU project teams
• Prepare and review toxicology sections of regulatory submissions for EU plant protection product registrations and renewals
• Collaborate with risk assessment teams to communicate safety evaluations
• Work cross-functionally to support integrated strategies for new product development and extending existing product registrations
• Engage with regulatory authorities (EFSA, ECHA) and contribute to regulatory forums as appropriate
• Stay current with EU regulations, scientific developments, and emerging issues in toxicology
• Contribute to technical training and best practices within the EU toxicology team
• Participate in industry task forces and working groups as required

• Degree in life sciences, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, or a related field — PhD preferred
• Good knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, ideally in the plant protection products sector
• Experience in managing toxicology projects and contributing to regulatory submissions
• Strong scientific writing and data interpretation skills
• Experience or background in risk assessment and safety evaluation of chemical substances is a distinct advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with current trends and emerging issues in toxicology and risk assessment
• Ability to utilise digital skills would be an advantage

• Excellent communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder engagement
• Toxicology data interpretation
• Regulatory submissions drafting
• Risk assessment methodologies