R&D Regional Head Biologicals

Company Description

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.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a R&D Regional Head - Biologicals in Greensboro, NC. This role will lead our biologicals team within Crop Protection Field Development. This role combines scientific expertise with program management, overseeing biological trials while coordinating with multiple stakeholders. You'll drive innovation in sustainable agriculture through the development of plant and soil health solutions.

Accountabilities:

• Lead early-stage biologicals portfolio research.
• Develop and execute strategic field evaluation programs.
• Coordinate trials across in-house teams, CROs, and universities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for biological product testing.
• Manage ARM/BITS data systems and meet global KPIs.
• Guide the biologicals research team.
• Oversee facilities and budget management.
• Drive professional development of team members.
• Create an innovative and collaborative environment.
• Partner with Product Biology and Marketing teams.
• Support BioSquad (Biologicals sales and technical team).
• Build relationships with universities and key influencers.
• Align research activities with commercial strategies.
• Design research protocols for biological targets.
• Determine use rates and formulations.
• Assess phytotoxicity and sustainability fit.
• Deliver high-quality trial results and recommendations.

Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring current or future sponsorship (which also includes OPT/CPT).

• Advanced degree in Agricultural Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• Extensive experience in biological product development.
• Strong understanding of agricultural field trials.
• Proven track record in research program management.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Scientific rigor and attention to detail.
• Project management expertise.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Effective team leadership.
• Clear communication style.
• Budget management experience.

Additional Information

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.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here:

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.

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