Technical Leader

Company Description

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

As a Technical Leader in Syngenta’s Product Safety group, you will lead a team of professional scientists who comprise part of a global technical platform. You will identify, develop and procure internal/external capability/capacity to deliver technical positions, studies and risk assessments within the Product Safety team to support the registration, maintenance and development crop/seed trait products for Syngenta.

• Be accountable for the deliverables of your team and exercise management responsibilities (including performance management; adherence to work policies, regulations and standards; and resource allocation)
• Provide scientific expertise and leadership in your area
• Work closely with regional/global regulatory and product safety teams to deliver data, assessments and interpretation to support global and regional projects and regulatory submissions consistent with business priorities and Product Safety standards
• Establish foresight for emerging science areas and develop and optimize technical/scientific capabilities of your team to support high quality product registrations
• Ensure that team activities are coordinated and allocated to the optimum internal or external technical resource within the platform and operating budget limitations
• Interpret internal and external business needs and issues and recommend solutions to stakeholders
• Coach, mentor and develop team members
• Participate in and interact with the global technical platform in your science area.  Developing close working relationships with peers is critical for success
• Represent your technical platform or Product Safety in multi-functional project teams
• Represent the company through participation in professional organizations/workshops, industry-wide task forces and at meetings with regulatory agencies
• Maintain awareness of the broad range of activities within Syngenta

Qualifications

• The position demands expert knowledge in regulatory science and safety/risk assessment coupled with an in depth knowledge of the individual’s field of expertise
• The candidate will have demonstrated high performance in leading teams and projects
• A PhD, or combination of education and experience in a field relevant to the assessment of product safety to support the maintenance and development of crop/seed trait is required
• The position requires an individual with at least 15 years professional experience in a field relevant to safety assessment. Some portion of that time should include leading/managing a team of people
• A proven track record of solving technical problems is required.
• Expert knowledge of a techno-regulatory business environment including government authorities, academia and key influencers is required

Additional Information

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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