Global Regulatory Specialist

• Full-time

Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success.

Do you have a Master degree or a PhD in Science? Are you looking to grow a new career in the Regulatory field? If so, we have a fantastic and unique opportunity to join Syngenta Global Regulatory Team based in Basel. You will take an active part on the journey aiming to reshape our organization and processes, to maximize the use of regulatory data with the ultimate goal to support farmers cultivating what will become next season’s food.

We are currently looking for Global Regulatory Specialists in our headquarter based in Basel, Switzerland. In this role you will start to develop your career in Regulatory area, support multidisciplinary projects, interact with people from all around the world and finally, you will have an opportunity to contribute and shape the future of sustainable and innovative agriculture.

Accountabilities

• Supporting the Global Regulatory Portfolio Teams by delivering documentation for product-related projects (such as preparation of strategy documents, data gathering, preparation of certifications, issuing letters of access) to ensure timely delivery of outputs and flexibility of resources.
• Supporting the Global Regulatory Portfolio Teams by scoping and delivering specific Regulatory notifications (such as notifications of changes of manufacturing sources, name changes, address changes) and working closely with the Supply Chain to ensure compliance during transition phases.
• Supporting the Global Regulatory Portfolio Teams by gathering Regulatory information on specific topics and make it available to the Regulatory Department.
• Supporting the Global Product Chemistry and or Product Safety experts by preparing standardized assessments, data summaries, data sheets, dossiers and other documentations which are accurate, complete, and consistent with Syngenta standards.
• Expert user of Global Regulatory Knowledge Management Systems with respect to data entry, data searching and publishing reports.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Masters or PhD (preferably) degree in Science (such as chemistry, biological sciences or agronomy)
• Preferably 2 years of working experience in Product Registration or relevant product development or Regulatory chemistry areas
• Competent user of MS Windows and standard office software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work within and contribute to cross-functional teams
• Clear evidence of results orientation and project coordination / management skills
• Familiarity with product registration requirements and regulatory science issues and preferably in-depth knowledge in a particular registration, product safety or Regulatory chemistry discipline such as toxicology, ecotoxicology or environmental fate
• Appreciation of technical issues in the context of their impact in a regulated environment
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and preferably having some skills in a further language

Additional Information

What We Offer

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• The opportunity to make a difference to process safety, both within Syngenta’s global operations, and in shaping safety legislation and culture worldwide
• A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Please send your complete application with English CV, diploma and work certificate copies (if applicable).

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.