Seed Health Development Lead

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's diversity through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage with cutting-edge innovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty.

Join our innovative Quality Control team as a QC Seed Health Development Lead, where you'll shape the future of vegetable and flower seed testing. This exciting position combines scientific expertise with leadership, managing cutting-edge projects in seed health test development. You'll lead a talented team of 8 + professionals while collaborating with global stakeholders to drive innovation in seed quality assessment.

• Lead development and implementation of state-of-the-art seed health testing protocols
• Manage a $1M operational budget and 5-year strategic projects
• Drive technological advancement in global seed health testing
• Represent Syngenta in industry platforms and initiatives
• Coach and develop team capabilities in quality control
• Collaborate across functions to ensure project success and stakeholder satisfaction

Required Qualifications: 

• PhD in Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Molecular Biology, or related field
• Proven experience in developing diagnostic methods for plant pathogens
• Proven track record in leading scientific/technical programs
• Strong people management and development skills
• Excellent communication and influence skills across diverse audiences
• Experience working with technical, commercial, and manufacturing teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and manage change

 

What We Offer

A permanent contract – we believe in investing in long-term collaboration. 

The opportunity to receive an annual bonus and profit-sharing – we celebrate success together! 

Flexible working options where possible to support a healthy work-life balance, including the ability to work from up to 2 days per week from home.

Grow and thrive – unlimited access to Learning Edge, our online learning platform, where you can continuously develop yourself through various training programs and courses. 

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free advice, coaching, and support in areas such as career development, emotional support, and legal or financial advice. 

25 vacation days + 1 vitality day to recharge. From the age of 35, you will receive an extra vacation day every 5 years. 

An attractive pension plan – because your future matters to us. 

If you live more than 5 km away, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way. 

Take your chance!

Be part of a global leader in vegetable seeds, where you'll have the opportunity to shape quality standards that impact farmers and consumers worldwide. This role offers the unique challenge of transforming a global operation while maintaining excellence in quality delivery.

At Syngenta, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued and given the opportunity to grow. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of secondary employment benefits.

Apply online today at www.syngenta.com. For questions, you can contact our recruiter, Terluin Nienke at [email protected].

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.