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Global Head of Research Chemistry(m/w/x)
Leading chemical discovery and optimization for new active ingredients at a global crop protection company. PhD with 10+ years in research leadership required. Shaping safety legislation and culture, international environment.
Requirements
- PhD with post-doc in Chemistry
- Deep knowledge of modern chemistry
- Knowledge across stage plans (discovery and optimization research)
- Knowledge of synthesis, design, and chemical technologies
- 10+ years in research leadership roles
- Leadership experience preferably in agriculture or life sciences
- Proven track record of leading major projects
- Proven track record of delivering major projects
- Proven track record of leading complex projects
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects
- Experience leading large global teams
- Experience leading teams across multiple geographies
- Ability to develop high-performing teams
- Role model in science and leadership
- Experience leading digital transformation in Research
- Experience leading data-enabled innovation
- Understanding of external innovation ecosystems
- Understanding of emerging technologies
- Exposure to multiple CP Product Lines
- Exposure to multiple portfolios
- Experience working in a matrix organization
- Strategic thinking ability
- Ability to define global Research Chemistry strategy
- Ability to execute global Research Chemistry strategy
- Translating scientific priorities into clear direction
- Translating business priorities into clear direction
- Translating scientific priorities into clear focus
- Translating business priorities into clear focus
- Translating scientific priorities into clear impact
- Translating business priorities into clear impact
- Proven track record of strong-results orientation
- Proven track record of customer-centric innovation
- Role modeled learn and grow behavior
- Fostering strong learning culture across teams
- Ability to lead through ambiguity
- Ability to lead through change
- Ability to lead through complexity
- Balancing speed, quality, and cost
- Building trust in a demanding environment
- Building momentum in a demanding environment
Tasks
- Deliver chemical activities for new active ingredient discovery and optimization
- Set and execute a clear strategy for scientific and business priorities
- Lead and inspire a global team of 300+ colleagues across multiple locations
- Drive digital transformation with data, AI, predictive science, and automation
- Foster a culture of innovation and scientific excellence
- Role-model and embed core leadership behaviors
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships across R&D
- Ensure pipeline delivery for research chemistry
- Champion a world-class HSE culture
- Set high standards for functional excellence
- Translate R&D objectives into actionable chemistry strategies
- Foster a creative environment that promotes curiosity and collaboration
- Accelerate innovation through AI and generative chemistry
- Manage resources and budget effectively
- Ensure seamless delivery of chemical research goals
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Maintain strategic partnerships with academic and industrial research organizations
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Chemistry
- synthesis
- design
- chemical technologies
- digital transformation
- data-enabled innovation
Benefits
Purpose-Driven Work
- Valuable and impactful work
Informal Culture
- Stimulating international environment
- Open culture
- Diverse workforce
Job Security
- Process safety contribution
- Shaping safety legislation and culture
Other Benefits
- New ideas welcome
- Scientific and technical excellence
Learning & Development
- Learn from qualified employees
- Learning culture
- Wide range of training options
Retirement Plans
- Competitive pension fund plan
Flexible Working
- Flexible working
Bonuses & Incentives
- Attractive bonus system
Healthcare & Fitness
- Onsite doctor
- Fitness room
Free or Subsidized Food
- Canteen
Family Support
- Family friendly initiatives
- Child and Family allowance
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Leading chemical discovery and optimization for new active ingredients at a global crop protection company. PhD with 10+ years in research leadership required. Shaping safety legislation and culture, international environment.
Requirements
- PhD with post-doc in Chemistry
- Deep knowledge of modern chemistry
- Knowledge across stage plans (discovery and optimization research)
- Knowledge of synthesis, design, and chemical technologies
- 10+ years in research leadership roles
- Leadership experience preferably in agriculture or life sciences
- Proven track record of leading major projects
- Proven track record of delivering major projects
- Proven track record of leading complex projects
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects
- Experience leading large global teams
- Experience leading teams across multiple geographies
- Ability to develop high-performing teams
- Role model in science and leadership
- Experience leading digital transformation in Research
- Experience leading data-enabled innovation
- Understanding of external innovation ecosystems
- Understanding of emerging technologies
- Exposure to multiple CP Product Lines
- Exposure to multiple portfolios
- Experience working in a matrix organization
- Strategic thinking ability
- Ability to define global Research Chemistry strategy
- Ability to execute global Research Chemistry strategy
- Translating scientific priorities into clear direction
- Translating business priorities into clear direction
- Translating scientific priorities into clear focus
- Translating business priorities into clear focus
- Translating scientific priorities into clear impact
- Translating business priorities into clear impact
- Proven track record of strong-results orientation
- Proven track record of customer-centric innovation
- Role modeled learn and grow behavior
- Fostering strong learning culture across teams
- Ability to lead through ambiguity
- Ability to lead through change
- Ability to lead through complexity
- Balancing speed, quality, and cost
- Building trust in a demanding environment
- Building momentum in a demanding environment
Tasks
- Deliver chemical activities for new active ingredient discovery and optimization
- Set and execute a clear strategy for scientific and business priorities
- Lead and inspire a global team of 300+ colleagues across multiple locations
- Drive digital transformation with data, AI, predictive science, and automation
- Foster a culture of innovation and scientific excellence
- Role-model and embed core leadership behaviors
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships across R&D
- Ensure pipeline delivery for research chemistry
- Champion a world-class HSE culture
- Set high standards for functional excellence
- Translate R&D objectives into actionable chemistry strategies
- Foster a creative environment that promotes curiosity and collaboration
- Accelerate innovation through AI and generative chemistry
- Manage resources and budget effectively
- Ensure seamless delivery of chemical research goals
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Maintain strategic partnerships with academic and industrial research organizations
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Chemistry
- synthesis
- design
- chemical technologies
- digital transformation
- data-enabled innovation
Benefits
Purpose-Driven Work
- Valuable and impactful work
Informal Culture
- Stimulating international environment
- Open culture
- Diverse workforce
Job Security
- Process safety contribution
- Shaping safety legislation and culture
Other Benefits
- New ideas welcome
- Scientific and technical excellence
Learning & Development
- Learn from qualified employees
- Learning culture
- Wide range of training options
Retirement Plans
- Competitive pension fund plan
Flexible Working
- Flexible working
Bonuses & Incentives
- Attractive bonus system
Healthcare & Fitness
- Onsite doctor
- Fitness room
Free or Subsidized Food
- Canteen
Family Support
- Family friendly initiatives
- Child and Family allowance
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About the Company
Syngenta Group
Industry
Agriculture
Description
Syngenta ist ein Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit und diskriminiert nicht bei Recruitment und anderen Beschäftigungspraktiken.
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