Team Lead Computational Toxicology (m/f/d)

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We are a leading global research organization with over 3000 employees working in the field of material and analytical science, chemical synthesis, process development, bioscience, catalysis and digitalization. With our creative and diverse teams as well as our cutting-edge research, we help to make our customers more successful and drive the sustainability transformation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In your new role, you lead the innovation and integration of state-of-the-art computational toxicology approaches into safety related decision-making processes, such as toxicological screening, grouping and read across, as well as Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approaches.
• While working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you leverage expertise in computational biology, toxicology, pharmacology, and machine learning, amongst others, to develop, implement, and evaluate computational models to predict the (eco-)toxicological properties of chemicals.
• You assist in safety evaluations by analyzing and interpreting available (eco-) toxicological data and the output of the computational models.
• You work together with the data and digitalization teams to help structure, organize, and ensure access to internal and external (eco-) toxicological data and tools.
• Through active participation in external research projects, engagement with regulatory authorities, publications, and presentations at key scientific conferences you strive to positively influence the regulatory toxicology landscape for an acceptance of computational tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Pharmacology/Toxicology, computational toxicology, biology, human and environmental safety or a related field
• an understanding of predictive tools with some experience in using QSAR tools
• excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions
• ability to program in Python and/or R,experience with data analysis and modelling techniques are a plus
• first experience in leadership or willingness to lead a team, including mentoring PhD and/or Post-Docs
• exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate complex technical concepts for a broad range of stakeholders
• self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward

BENEFITS

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Anne Wicke, anne.wicke@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56410

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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