Toxicologist

Job Summary:  The Toxicologist is responsible for in vivo and in-vitro mammalian toxicology as well as conducting toxicological risk assessments and providing expert guidance to internal colleagues on toxicology issues, including but not limited to genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, reproduction, and endocrine disruption, including responses to regulatory decisions, data call-in reviews and recommendations, and planning defense strategies around toxicology concerns. The Toxicologist is also responsible for contract toxicology studies at external labs which meet global regulatory requirements, interpreting study results and implications of results and providing expert advice on regulatory issues such as carcinogenicity and endocrine disruption. This person will work closely with the global and Regional Regulatory Managers to address toxicology concerns in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as internal expert on the toxicology profile of UPL products
• Prepare critical reviews, risk assessments, white papers, and position statements
• Develop study designs, contract and monitor studies in CRO’s that meet national and international regulatory requirements. Ensure study quality, costs, timelines and reporting requirements are met
• Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary project teams with other scientists, global and regional regulatory managers, and other colleagues to ensure business goals are met
• Keep abreast of changing regulatory requirements and how they may impact the UPL product portfolio
• Proactively identify potential future challenges for our products and provide strategies to address those challenges

Required Education & Experience: 

• PhD, or equivalent experience, in Toxicology is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of global pesticide regulatory requirements
• Experience in conducting a variety of toxicology studies, such as short and long term toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, reproduction, and endocrine disruption
• Lead major projects and/or multiple projects involving collaboration with marketing, development and regulatory affairs
• Responsible for own conclusions/recommendations and determining any potential impact to business
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think logically and systematically
• Must be a self-starter, possessing initiative and the motivation to work with minimum guidance
• Good interpersonal skills

Location: Primary preference is North Carolina; Secondary preference Eastern Time Zone (USA)

UPL Competencies:  

• Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.
• Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.
• Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.
• Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.
• Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.
• Customer Centricity:  Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.