Toxicologist (h/f)

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BASF's Agro Division France a leading provider of agricultural solutions aims to support farmers in the agroecological transition through a portfolio of solutions made of modern crop protection products, biocontrol, digital tools, decision-making support, seeds and agronomic expertise. More than 300 employees, based in Ecully and in the regions, meet the needs of farmers and the challenges of French agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In your role as Regulatory Toxicologist, you will develop, communicate and implement regulatory science strategies and defend these at internal and external stakeholders;
• You will be responsible for the coordination of global, regional and national toxicologist issues of an active ingredient and its products;
• Furthermore, you will plan and monitor toxicological studies conducted at BASF, international contract laboratories as well as universities;
• You will prepare regulatory toxicological documents (e.g. dossiers, risk assessments) according to the compliance, safety and budget requirements;
• Last but not least, you will develop and implement new ideas, concepts and approaches, as well as be responsible for keeping up with implementing the newest developments in the toxicological arena (e.g. guidelines, regulations, guidance documents).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or PhD in biology, food chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutics or a comparable course of studies;
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the registration and risk assessment of (agro)chemicals or pharmaceuticals;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as  part of a global team;
• Strategic thinking, determination and performance orientation are desired qualities;
• You have an excellent command of French and English.

BENEFITS

• Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one; 
• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential; 
• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always out top priority. 

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.