Job ID: 120131

We are looking for an Allergenicity Safety Manager, Seeds & Traits to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Come create chemistry with us!

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 an Allergenicity Safety Manager, Seeds & Traits, you will provide support for our Seeds and Traits (S&T) portfolio, which would primarily require coordination and management of allergenicity risk assessments related to S&T products. The position also entails supporting toxicity and animal feeding studies as needed within the Product Safety Assessment team. This position would require the development of strategies and work programs to address regulatory requirements related to allergenicity and toxicity from regulatory authorities, other decision makers, and public interest groups.  Position responsibilities include managing the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of regulatory data and assessments, including interpretation of bioinformatics, in support of global operations to ensure approval of products and compliance with governmental regulations. Although the position is located in the Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, the incumbent has responsibility to provide support globally on assigned projects. The incumbent must act sustainably and proactively to ensure that best available science and innovative technologies/solutions can be integrated into global safety assessment strategies. 

As an Allergenicity Safety Manager, Seeds & Traits, you create chemistry by...

• Critically evaluating and interpreting study results and developing experimental programs to generate data needed to assess the 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 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 maintaining the registration of approved products.

If you...

• PhD in immunology, toxicology, biochemistry, food science, or closely related science with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in the crop biotechnology, agricultural industry, or other relevant industry.
• M.S. in immunology, toxicology, biochemistry, food science, or closely related science with 8 years of relevant industry experience in the crop biotechnology, agricultural industry, or other relevant industry.
• Strong understanding of international data requirements and regulatory policies related to allergenicity and, to a lesser extent, toxicity assessment for Seeds and Traits (S&T) products. 
• Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive allergenicity assessment strategies for S&T products.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of food allergies, including IgE and non-IgE mediated immune responses.
• Good knowledge of molecular biology, bioinformatic tools and interpretation, and protein modeling programs.
• Familiarity with monitoring toxicity and animal feeding studies at contract research organizations (CRO).
• 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 a global multidisciplinary team to accomplish goals that require the cooperation and efforts of several individuals from different work groups within the company. 
• Representation in industry associations and interaction with scientific organizations and regulatory agencies to advocate for data driven allergenicity assessment. 
• 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. 
• Demonstrated experience in documentation, writing and reviewing protocols, high-quality technical reports, and position papers.
• Process oriented, with strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures and processes.
• Management of work in a GLP environment. 
• 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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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