Regulatory Scientist - Metabolism-Study Monitor (m/f/d)

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We will shortly be founding a separate company in our Agricultural Solutions division, BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH (BASD). You will then be hired by this new company on a permanent contract. Employment will begin on 1 August 2026 at the earliest.

As part of the Metabolism team within the Consumer Safety group, you provide scientific and regulatory oversight of metabolism studies on crop protection, supporting both the maintenance of existing registrations and the assessment of the registrability of new candidates.

• In your new role, you are responsible for the scientific and regulatory monitoring of metabolism studies (e.g. plant, livestock, comparative in vitro) conducted by external Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
• You ensure that studies are planned, conducted, documented and delivered in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. OECD guidelines, GLP, GHS) as well as internal quality, timeline and budget expectations.
• In order to successfully meet current guidelines of regulatory authorities for the registration of crop protection products, you contribute to development and alignment of regulatory testing strategies.
• Moreover, you support regulatory submissions and respond to authority questions related to metabolism data.
• When required, you represent BASF in industry working groups, task forces and scientific expert panels within your area of expertise.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• PhD, master's or bachelor's degree in natural or technical sciences
• at least five years of experience as a study director or monitor; alternatively a completed technical education with five years of experience as a study director conducting metabolism studies according to OECD guidelines
• collaborative way of working within cross-functional teams and taking clear ownership of decisions within your assigned area of responsibility
• effective communication skills in English and German, both verbal and written

WHAT WE OFFER

• inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles

HOW TO REACH US

• Lea Sophie Guenther (Talent Acquisition), , Tel.: will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an online appointment (please note that technical questions cannot be answered in this appointment).
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

As a reliable partner of the rural economy, Agricultural Solutions offers innovative, sustainable solutions for plant protection and health. With the agricultural center in Limburgerhof, close to the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you can expect an attractive place for both work and play in the Rhine-Neckar region. Learn more about BASF SE at: on.basf.com/BASFSE_LI

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here

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Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day. By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed. United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.