Global R&D Lead - Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS)

Purpose:

As the Global R&D Lead of Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS) you will lead and execute Syngenta Professional Solutions' R&D strategy, aligning with commercial vision and long-term plans. You will drive innovation by:

• Leading a global team of technical managers and product biology experts
• Leveraging Crop Protection R&D resources to deliver the SPS pipeline
• Optimizing development timelines and maximizing business potential
• Providing strategic techno-commercial leadership in new Active Ingredient development
• Collaborating with regional R&D teams to support product lifecycle management
• Key member of the global SPS Leadership Team

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growth oriented professional solutions business from concept to market launch.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to defining and implementing the R&D pillar in the SPS strategic agenda
• Drive R&D strategy for Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS), aligning with global business objectives
• Manage global R&D budget and resources, ensuring efficient allocation across research and development activities
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with key global functions to support SPS pipeline and technology advancement
• Oversee external collaborations with academia and Contract Research Organizations (CROs), fostering innovation and expanding technological capabilities
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging both internal expertise and external partnerships
• Represent SPS in high-level leadership teams, ensuring alignment of priorities across the organization
• Lead and develop a global team of technical managers, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence
• Act as focus point for the SPS R&D community (global & regional) and create an effective and smoothly working multifunctional R&D team, leading regular team meetings to drive operational effectiveness and common goals
• Spearhead the integration of digital solutions to enhance team effectiveness and customer value
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including HSE and D&I initiatives

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Our Professional Solutions businesses offer a range of solutions for professional turf managers, professional ornamental growers, landscape, forestry and vegetation management specialists, professional pest managers, and consumers. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to customers, Syngenta‘s Professional Solutions businesses help to increase productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.

Requirements:

• A science, technology, engineering or agronomy degree, preferably a post-graduate qualification
• Fluent English
• Minimum 10 years’ experience of R&D processes and functional capabilities within a relevant industrial/academic environment
• R&D background in a relevant professional segment: Turf & Ornamentals, Landscape, Pest Management and related sectors
• Solid understanding at the technical-commercial interface
• Experience of networking and collaborating within multinational R&D environment
• Deep understanding of end-to-end product development and associated resourcing
• Proven track-record of delivery through projects
• Managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Strategy development
• Direct and indirect line management experience
• Preferably strong international experience

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonusses, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits such as Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance

Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals.

We kindly ask you to include your motivation letter, your CV, work certificates and diploma copies in your application.

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.