As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. 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. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

As Team Leader Seedcare Research Biology you will lead of team of Research Scientists with different scientific backgrounds and educational levels. You are going to be responsible for People Management and Development, Quality Management, Operational Excellence as well as to develop and maintain technical expertise within your team. Together with the team, you will thrive to improve productivity with your digital mindset and the adaptation/ introduction of new technologies. 

Your responsibilities:

• You are managing and developing a team of Research Scientists 
• Combines internal and external knowledge to maximize operational efficiency. May use project management and operational excellence tools to optimize resource efficiency.  
• End to end Quality Management: Ensure and maintain optimal (input vs output) scientific quality and standards in experimentation, analysis, and interpretation.
• Actively adopts and introduces digital workflows and technologies in own areas 
• Build an expert team with Team Leaders of other groups to ensure alignment of standards and benchmarks in operational and people areas.
• Ensures resource allocation in line with the agreed plan and manages deviations and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure an up-to-date scientific infrastructure and operations in CP Research Biology
• Lead and manage operational projects. Lead internal and may lead external projects.
• Ensure compliance of HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) to Syngenta standards.

What are we looking for:

• A degree or apprenticeship in Biology or other life science areas or equivalent practical experience
• Industrial Experience in the field of Biology or other life science areas
• Ability to constructively collaborate with Group Lead, peers, and research scientists in their own area
• Ability to communicate inspirationally but honestly within group/team/project. Promote a culture of transparency and open feedback
• Basic expertise in Crop protection research
• Openness to change and flexibility to adapt to it digital and technology savvy and future-facing attitude
• Fluent English; written and spoken any other languages is an asset 

What we offer:
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 
• A superb working environment at our Global Research Center in Stein with well-equipped laboratories with an open culture and diverse workforce
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

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.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates).