Seed Treatment Compliance Lead

Seed treatment compliance lead

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

Department:               Quality Assurance

Location:                     Enkhuizen 

Into action

Are you an expert in seed treatment regulations and compliance? Do you have a passion for interpreting complex legislation and building global networks? We at Syngenta have the perfect challenge for you! As a Seed Treatment Compliance Lead, you play a crucial role in ensuring our compliance with laws and regulations while supporting business continuity and strategic growth. In this position, you are responsible for identifying and interpreting key regulatory decisions on legislation of Vegetable and Flowers seed treatments, advising various departments on potential consequences, and liaising with regulatory authorities and industry associations.

Your Challenge:

In this global role, you are responsible for monitoring and interpreting regulatory changes in seed treatment legislation and translating them into business solutions. As an experienced professional, you will provide expert regulatory and stewardship advice across the organization and represent Syngenta in relevant seed association working groups.

Your main tasks include:

• Proactively monitoring developments in seed treatment regulations, including changes in registrations, derogations, and local permits
• Consulting with internal and external legal and regulatory authorities to ensure correct interpretation and decision-making regarding compliance and freedom to operate
• Serving as the first point of contact for Research and Development, Production and Supply, Marketing and Sales, and Vegetable Seeds Team regarding technical compliance of Vegetable and Flower seed operations to seed treatment regulations
• Representing Syngenta vegetables in relevant seed association working groups and providing expert judgment on regulatory and compliance-related topics
• Advising on phytosanitary requirements for seed movement especially pertaining to seed treatments and active ingredient requirements.
• Coordinating Syngenta's compliance with EU PIC legislation and derogation process for vegetable and flowers seeds
• Developing and maintaining a seed treatment database to create transparency on approved seed treatments by crop for origin and destination

In this role, you bring not only your technical expertise but also your ability to navigate a dynamic work environment, deliver quality with speed, 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:

• Advanced degree in international trade, supply chain management, or similar field is preferred, but a bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in seed treatment or phytosanitary regulations
• In-depth knowledge of regulations governing plant protection products in countries where Syngenta's vegetable and flowers businesses operate
• Understanding of regional and global plant protection products and seed movement legislations
• Expertise in P&S needs and the business impact of changes in Plant Protection Product Regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with international regulators and business leaders
• Broad knowledge of business processes related to international seed movement and seed treatment
• Basic understanding of the technical processes of Vegetable and flowers seed treatments
• Fluency in English; Dutch speaking ability is a bonus

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