Paul Parsons
About Paul Parsons
Paul Parsons serves as the Head of Toxicology and Senior Managing Scientist at Exponent International, where he leads a team of regulatory toxicology consultants. He has extensive experience in toxicology, having previously worked at Syngenta Crop Protection and the National Health Service.
Current Role at Exponent International
Paul Parsons serves as the Head of Toxicology and Senior Managing Scientist at Exponent International Limited. He has held this position since 2018, working from the Harrogate office. In this role, he leads a team of regulatory toxicology consultants, focusing on addressing regulatory challenges and adapting to evolving regulations in the field.
Previous Experience at Syngenta Crop Protection
Prior to his current role, Paul Parsons worked at Syngenta Crop Protection for 19 years, from 1998 to 2017, in Wallasey, UK. He held the position of Product Safety Specialist and Principal Toxicologist. His responsibilities included guiding teams of safety specialists in the discovery and development of new active substances.
Background in Toxicology and Education
Paul Parsons has a strong educational background in toxicology. He studied at Birmingham University, earning a Master of Science (MSc) in Toxicology from 1990 to 1991. He furthered his studies at The University of Manchester, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology from 1991 to 1994.
Career in Healthcare and Regulatory Affairs
Before his tenure at Syngenta, Paul Parsons worked in various roles related to healthcare and regulatory affairs. He was a Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer at the National Health Service from 1985 to 1990 in the Wirral Area Health Authority. He also served as a Senior Scientific Officer at the Health and Safety Executive's Pesticides Safety Directorate from 1994 to 1998 in Liverpool, UK.
Professional Qualifications
In addition to his degrees, Paul Parsons studied Clinical Chemistry at Liverpool John Moores University, where he achieved Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) from 1987 to 1990. His qualifications support his expertise in toxicology and regulatory science.