As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture.

Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.
There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta.

**This position can also be located in Sirrians, France**

Role Purpose:

These positions will develop the disease and pest resistance R&D strategy for the assigned crops (Solaneaceae, Cucurbitaceae). They serve as project lead or member of a project team in a given vegetable crop that requires his/her expertise for project success. They will provide technical leadership to the entire vegetable R&D community on a selected area of expertise.

Accountabilities:

• Part of accountabilities will cover the development of strategy; the project and portfolio management; the identification and the characterization of new pests and diseases resistance traits; the development and the application of tools for genetic studies and product development; the characterization of pests and pathogens populations and the capture of intellectual property.
• These positions will report to a senior RPL.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Critical knowledge:

• Expert knowledge in plant pathology (Ph.D. Required or Master degree with 10 years’ experience) particularly related to plant pathogen interaction.
• Demonstrated understanding of plant breeding and use of molecular markers
• Knowledge of entomology and abiotic stresses
• Basic knowledge in genetics, statistics, plant or crop physiology, and molecular marker development

Critical experience:

• 3-5 years of Plant Pathology within commercial sector
• 3-5 years of technical and staff management

Critical technical, proffesional & personal capabilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively (Verbal and Written) in English
• Project/portfolio management
• Strategic project planning
• Economics and effective resource management
• Bi-Lingual (French, English, Spanish)
• Ability to manage progress through others rather than direct management
• Multi-cultural, multi-regional understanding and appreciation
• Purposeful coaching/mentoring

Critical leadership capabilities:

• Setting direction
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Innovative
• People oriented
• Participatory management
• Oriented but also decisive and accepting of hierarchical decisions

Additional Information:

• All employees must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• National/International Travel Required

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
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