Global Seed Labeling Lead

Global Labeling Lead

Type:                           Permanent, full-time (38 hours per week)                                           

Department:               Quality Assurance

Location:                    Enkhuizen 

Into action

Are you an expert in international seed trade and regulations? Do you have a passion for streamlining complex processes and building global networks? We at Syngenta have the perfect challenge for you! As a Global Seed Labeling Lead, you have a crucial role in facilitating our global seed trade and ensuring our compliance with laws and regulations. In this position, you are responsible for bringing structure to the diverse labeling requirements of the different countries we supply to, and you ensure that our organization always stays up-to-date with the latest international regulations.

Your Challenge:

In this new, global role, you are responsible for centralizing and streamlining our seed labeling processes, which are currently spread across various departments and regions. As an experienced leader, you bring structure to the diverse requirements of different countries and ensure a coordinated, efficient approach throughout our entire organization.

Your main tasks include:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for seed labelling strategy globally by mapping and understanding regulations related to seed labelling requirements
• Building and maintaining a digital database as a center of ‘truth’ to be considered as part of the process of labeling. Monitor changes in the legislation for seed labeling and facilitate business response to ensure ongoing compliance
• Connecting with Seed Movement Compliance, legal and regulatory teams and internal stakeholders to validate interpretations to ensure that the right approach is followed.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders (design, operations & printing teams) for proper assessment of new requests before changes take place and assess extra information from a compliance point of view.
• Ensuring quick and agile communication towards stakeholders when changes in regulations impact on the label layouts.
• Generating clear inputs to proactively contribute to label templates and work with local teams to build and maintain product labels
• Serving as the point of contact for external product labeling inquiries
• Conducting ongoing gap analysis of global product labels against regulatory standards

In this role, you not only bring your technical expertise but also your ability to maintain overview, update processes, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Syngenta is a leading agricultural company committed to improving global food security. We do this by enabling millions of farmers and growers to better utilize available resources. Our 28,000 employees in over 90 countries apply cutting-edge science and innovative crop solutions, transforming the way crops grow.

Your Profile:

To be successful in this role, you have:

• A master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Agribusiness, International Trade, or Regulatory Affairs). A bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience will also be considered.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with international seed trade, with a strong preference for expertise in the vegetable seed sector.
• Extensive knowledge of business processes related to international seed movement, including import permits, phytosanitary certificates, additional declarations, and other relevant documentation.
• Solid understanding of laws and regulations regarding seed labeling and seed treatment, both at national and international levels.
• Demonstrable experience and success working in a matrix organization, with the ability to effectively navigate between different departments, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a big plus.

Would you like to work with us?

Syngenta: where your talent flourishes and innovation grows. We challenge you with meaningful work and reward your commitment with excellent employment conditions. Discover a career that not only feeds you but also the world.

• A one-year contract with the intention to convert it into permanent employment – we like to invest in long-term collaboration
• The possibility of a bonus and profit sharing per year – we celebrate success together!
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 18:00, so you can organize your day as it works best for you
• Grow and flourish – unlimited access to Learning Edge where you can develop yourself unlimitedly with online training and courses
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free advice, coaching, and support in various areas, including career development, emotional support, legal and financial advice
• 25 vacation days + 1 vitality day to recharge extra. From the age of 35, you can enjoy an extra vacation day every 5 years
• Attractive pension scheme. Because your future is important to us too
• If you live more than 5 km away from us, you'll receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km up to a maximum of 50 km one way
• Company laptop and phone to stay connected
• Active and enthusiastic staff association. From a pub quiz and barbecue to a themed party or a game of padel. Additionally, there are Young Syngenta activities, such as fascinating lectures and webinars on various topics and vitality programs you can participate in
• Attractive company bike scheme

Join our team and help shape the future of agriculture! Do you recognize yourself in the profile? Then don't wait any longer and apply! You can do this online via intranet or our career page at www.syngenta.com. For questions, please contact our recruiter Lars Conijn via lars.conijn@syngenta.com  or call or text  + 31 6 39794408