Human Health Risk Assessor

About the job

• This role reports to the FMC Corporation’s Global Regulatory Sciences group and is part of the Global R&D organization.

• As a competency expert in human health risk assessment, your role will be focused on developing the scientific data needed for new and existing molecules to help farmers maintain a safe and secure food supply, while protecting the public health and the environment for future generations.

• The position is office-based (hybrid) and located in our Geneva premises, responsibilities include regulatory work that supports our global business, with opportunities to interface with people around the world.

• The Global Regulatory Sciences group offers a unique balance of individual responsibilities and a team-focused project approach, providing our scientists with opportunities to engage in proprietary molecule development, learn regulations around the world, and invest in their professional development.

• Serves on Product Registration Team (PRT) as lead for asset

• Sets scientific strategy for projects relevant to asset, interfaces across disciplines

• Communicates science in submission packages, positions data within the context of regional/country registrations, responds to regulatory authority questions

• Technical program designer for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work across an interdisciplinary sciences team as the competency lead in human health risk assessment.

• You will have responsibility for setting strategy for the technical program and collaborating with competency scientists and other team members to deliver the demands of the technical program.

• You will be responsible for developing data in support of our assets to meet the regulatory requirements of countries.

 Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Risk Assessment Modeling or closely related discipline, such as metabolism or residue chemistry. 5 years of relevant work experience in a commercial setting.

• Complete understanding of occupational exposure studies including mixer/loader/applicator and worker re-entry, dermal penetration studies, and non-dietary exposure studies.

• Ideal candidate applies deep and broader scientific/technical expertise on principles and practices of human health risk assessment across various geographic regions.

• Possesses an in-depth understanding of a broad array of R&D materials, tools, techniques, equipment, instrumentation and/or computer applications.

• Communicates research directions within the R&D community.

• Effectively communicates how individual research efforts are integrated into those of the overall team.

• Seeks increased personal responsibility and takes responsibility for others to drive organizational or research goals.

• Adjusts communication and interpersonal approach depending upon the audience, constructive critical debate and decision making. Reviews and reports group efforts. 

• Can communicate effectively in both technical and non-technical situations and across all levels. Actively initiates effective information exchanges.

• Promotes and uses anticipatory problem-solving techniques to address issues before they become problems.

• Effectively manage numerous tasks/projects simultaneously to meet internal/external deadlines while maintaining organizational integration within a global scientific support team.

• Ability to design and manage appropriate field and analytical studies under FIFRA, OCSPP and OECD guidelines.

If you are convinced that you can make a difference in this position and share our commitment to diversity, collaboration, and quality, we look forward to receiving your application.