This role contributes to the development and execution of short-, mid-, and long-term functional strategies while providing scientific, technical, and product expertise to support team goals and key focus areas, particularly within monocot crops such as maize. The individual is responsible for initiating, evaluating, and implementing improvements to established processes and protocols to drive operational excellence and innovation. In addition, the role includes supervisory responsibilities, providing leadership to the team, effectively managing projects and stakeholder relationships, and influencing cross-functional teams both internally and externally. The position also ensures compliance with Syngenta's Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, biosafety requirements, regulatory obligations, and budgetary controls to support safe, compliant, and efficient business operations.Accountabilities: Lead the timely delivery of GM/GE trait pipelines, project goals and milestones in the controlled growth environments (greenhouses and growth chambers)Lead team activities to plan, coordinate and execute multi-disciplinary early-stage projects with major field crops such as maize and soybeanLead year-round maize stock production for immature high-quality embryos to support transformationOperate and continuously upgrade state-of-the-art plant growth facility to meet evolving business needsConstantly improve existing pipeline processes and proceduresHave the foresight to propose and lead innovation projects and think outside the boxEffective communications and engagement with key stakeholders across a wide range of Traits R&D organization within and outside the companyProvide high quality practical advice and judgments to others by applying broad knowledge and prior experienceSyngenta HSE, biosafety and regulatory complianceOccasionally work over the weekends and holidays when needed
