NA CP Exposure Analytics Lead

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. To support this challenge, we are currently seeking a NA CP Exposure Analytics Lead. As a NA CP Exposure Analytics Lead you will:

• Lead the CP Exposure Analytics Team in NA. 
• Work closely with the Head CP Exposure Science NA and Global Product Safety counterparts to develop best in class technical capabilities in exposure analytics and related study management activities.
• Partner with regional PS Portfolio Leads/Managers, NA Exposure science counterparts and business stakeholders to determine the residues for inclusion in exposure methodology.
• Develop regional study management strategies and workflows in NA that enable overall exposure science deliverables.  
• Work across regional Science Delivery platforms and functions to ensure development of coherent and credible science to gain and maintain product registrations.

Accountabilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to the CP Exposure Analytics team in the NA Exposure Science platform.
• Partner across NA PS Exposure Science teams (Exposure Project Experts and Exposure Study Management) to ensure successful delivery of business objectives and accountabilities.
• Manage the planning and placement of analytical studies and activities in collaboration with the regional Portfolio and Operations teams.
• Provide cohesive delivery of analytical methodologies and ongoing agile support for new AI development, PLCM and regional issues management.
• Manage and maintain internal laboratory capabilities and capacity to support regional needs.
• Assess current ways of working with peer functions for continuous improvement of ways-of-working to streamline and optimize delivery.
• Engage and partner with regional contract research organizations (CROs) to ensure capabilities and capacity meets business requirements.
• Stay connected with evolving analytical and laboratory technologies, with strategic evaluation and implementation as appropriate.
• Support the development and maintenance of a strong global analytical community, connecting and ensuring a high level of engagement with the regional Exposure Analytics team
• Provide analytical support to the regional Customer Care Center
• Ensure above-region and in-region alignment across relevant functions
• Ensure that succession and key talent individual development plans in place for all staff and effective recruitment strategies are in place to assure sustainable development of the platform.
• Proactively contribute to the strategic direction of NA CP Exposure Science across its leadership team
• Ensure that the Syngenta purpose, values and leadership model are well understood, promoted, and modelled across the Product Safety organization.

• Expertise and understanding of analytical methods and guidance for the support of dietary and environmental field studies (i.e., crop residue, terrestrial field dissipation, interlaboratory validation, storage stability, etc..).
• Broad understanding of dietary and environmental exposure study conduct for crop protection product registration.
• Ability to manage highly complex work programs and drive the best outcome by effectively working with diverse regional and global internal stakeholders (Regulatory & Stewardship, Operations, Portfolio, Product Biology, etc.) and external partners (CROs, consultancies, trade associations, scientific institutes, etc.).

Essential:

• An advanced degree in analytical chemistry or other relevant scientific field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing technical teams, including quantitative analytical laboratory functions.
• Broad knowledge of the techno-regulatory environment including government authorities, academia and key influencers, capable of high-level judgement and influencing.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing or monitoring analytical studies conducted at CROs.
• Strong publication record of relevant quantitative analytical methods.
• Proven ability to manage complexity and ambiguity and resolve business-critical issues in a collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business deliverables.
• Skilled in workflow and process improvement with the ability to effectively drive and manage change.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

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About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 31,000 employees in more than 100 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.

We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. 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.