Regulatory Toxicologist, Seeds & Traits

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Regulatory Toxicologist for Seeds & Traits, you will play a critical role in supporting our global Seeds and Traits (S&T) portfolio. This position requires the development and implementation of strategic work programs to proactively address current and emerging concerns from regulatory authorities, policymakers, and public interest groups.

As a Regulatory Toxicologist, Seeds & Traits, you create chemistry by...

• Providing toxicity assessment support for regulatory submission of Seeds and Traits products.
• Designing and monitoring GLP/ non-GLP toxicology and nutritional assessment studies conducted internally or externally at CROs in various countries to assess the safety of proteins, whole foods, and processed grain fractions.
• Scouting and identifying external partners either in academia or in the industry to perform safety assessment related studies.
• Critically evaluating and interpreting study results and developing experimental programs to generate data needed to assess safety of current and future products.
• Compiling information coming from many studies and sources and developing an in-depth and complete understanding of the safety profile of the product and preparing a thorough Safety Assessment.
• Advising Trait Research, Regulatory Science and Regulatory Affairs of developments and requirements with respect to data requirements and proposing solutions to address them.
• Ensuring the scientific, budgetary, and temporal follow-up of all studies under your responsibility to deliver on the study objectives, costs, and deadlines.
• Participating in interdisciplinary teams for the preparation and submission of safety profiles to obtain regulatory approvals for new products and maintain the registration of approved products.
• Representing BASF in industry associations and interacting with scientific organizations and regulatory agencies to advocate for data driven safety assessment.

If you...

• Have a Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline with 4 years of experience, OR a M.S. in Toxicology or related field with 6 years of experience.
• Possess a Diplomate American Board of Toxicology (DABT) certification, preferred.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of international data requirements and regulatory policies related to safety assessment for S&T products.
• Are experienced in developing and implementing comprehensive toxicity assessment strategies for S&T products.
• Have experience designing, monitoring, and interpreting toxicology and animal feeding studies conducted either within BASF or at contract research organization (CRO).
• Display a proven track record of applying critical thinking, strategic planning, and leadership skills to successfully navigate complex technical and strategic challenges.
• Possess excellent communication, writing and organizational skills, and the ability to work with and indirectly lead global multidisciplinary teams to accomplish goals that require the cooperation and efforts of several individuals from different work groups within the company.
• Showcase effective management of a wide range of tasks, responding in a timely manner and adjusting and reacting quickly to changing priorities in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrate experience in documentation, writing and reviewing protocols, high-quality technical reports, and position papers.
• Are process oriented, with strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures and processes.
• Can manage work in a GLP environment.
• Have the ability to travel up to 10%, domestically and internationally.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

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