Head of Science Strategy Europe - Product Safety

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

At Syngenta, we're committed to developing sustainable agricultural solutions through world-class science. Our Product Safety team at Jealott's Hill is seeking a Head of Science Strategy Europe. This senior leadership role shapes the science strategies that underpin crop protection product development, regulatory advocacy, and long-term competitive positioning across the European region.

Accountabilities:

• Develop innovative science strategies and capabilities that solve current challenges and anticipate future regulatory and sustainability needs
• Lead Syngenta's external advocacy through regional technical associations, providing industry leadership on strategic science issues
• Proactively manage the Science Strategy portfolio of projects in Europe, ensuring delivery against advocacy and business ambitions
• Provide technical leadership internally and externally, driving connected knowledge transfer across the organization and collaboration with key stakeholders
• Develop talent within the team, ensuring succession plans and individual development plans are in place

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in a scientific discipline relevant to Product Safety with substantial postgraduate experience
• Strong experience in a Product Safety or Regulatory background
• Proven leadership of expert scientific teams including team leads and senior technical staff
• Extensive knowledge of the European techno-regulatory environment and crop protection risk assessment frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advocate with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Strong track record managing complexity, ambiguity, and business-critical issues collaboratively

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in external scientific advisory bodies or industry trade associations
• Background working across multi-disciplinary teams including regulatory affairs, commercial, and R&D
• Track record of leading people
• Proven ability to utilize and deploy digital skills

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.

What We Offer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• 36-hour working week.

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.