Corteva Agriscience · 1 week ago
Environmental Epidemiologist & Risk Assessor
Corteva Agriscience is a company focused on advancing agriculture through science and technology. They are seeking an experienced Environmental Epidemiologist & Risk Assessor to lead product safety initiatives and engage with the scientific community while developing strategies related to environmental epidemiology and human exposure science.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of forward-looking strategies and frameworks to proactively address challenges and opportunities in epidemiology and human exposure data
Develop product-specific strategies for human exposure and epidemiology, supporting regulatory submissions and safety assessments
Stay abreast of external regulatory developments, scientific publications, exposure / biomonitoring activities, and assess their implications for Corteva’s business
Provide expert analysis and communication of findings from diverse study types, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders. Close partnership with biostatisticians will be key for developing robust scientific positions
Lead and participate in scientific consortia focused on epidemiology and related disciplines. Collaborate with academic researchers, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to strengthen Corteva’s credibility and visibility in the field
Build a broad understanding of adjacent technical disciplines that contribute to human safety, including toxicology and exposure sciences
Bring existing experience or demonstrate a strong interest in developing expertise in regulatory human health risk assessment, taking molecule responsibility and actively engaging in project teams. Develop a deep understanding of human exposure scenarios resulting from the use of our products, bridging exposure science and epidemiology to facilitate interpretation of epidemiological data
Demonstrate initiative, innovation, and the ability to operate autonomously while fostering key partnerships across internal and external networks
Qualification
Required
MS or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Exposure Science or a related field
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated practical experience in addressing environmental epidemiology, preferably within an industrial or other regulated environment. Experience in the Agrochemical industry is highly desirable
Ability to effectively work in a team environment to deliver results against expectations on projects with challenging and dynamic timelines
Demonstrated track record of initiative, innovation, and independent problem-solving
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills; adept at organizing and presenting complex information
Benefits
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Company
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7B2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2019-06-03IPO
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