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SYSyngenta Group

Global Microbial Supply Chain & Industrialization Manager(m/w/x)

Basel
Full-timeWith Home OfficeManagement

Redesigning microbial product supply chains and building global capability for a leading agriscience company. 10-15 years of global supply chain leadership in fermentation and bioprocess operations required. Shaping safety legislation and culture, stimulating international environment.

Requirements

  • University degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related technical field
  • Senior professional with 10–15 years relevant industry experience, including senior/global supply chain leadership in complex, international organization
  • Minimum 3–4 years senior supply chain management experience, ideally in end-to-end, global, or matrixed environments
  • Proven technical or operational background in fermentation and/or bioprocess operations
  • Deep understanding of fermentation processes, microbial strain stability, downstream processing, contamination control, and biological variability
  • Demonstrated experience with microbial-based supply chains, including upstream and downstream bioprocess manufacturing
  • Experience working with external bioprocess partners and CMOs, including contract, performance, and relationship management
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills, ability to drive outcomes through influence in cross-functional, matrixed environments
  • Ability to thrive in high-ambiguity, fast-paced, evolving context, track record of leading change and building new capabilities
  • Proven experience in strategy development, deployment, and end-to-end scenario thinking, translating strategy into executable supply chain solutions
  • Solid knowledge of quality management systems for biological products, including shelf-life management and regulatory expectations
  • Strong financial, commercial, and business acumen, ability to balance technical, operational, and strategic priorities

Tasks

  • Ensure efficient implementation of new product introductions
  • Redesign established supply chains for microbial products
  • Build and lead a global supply chain capability
  • Establish a global end-to-end supply chain function
  • Integrate the supply chain function into Syngenta’s ecosystem
  • Develop and lead a global supply chain team
  • Provide direction and coaching to team members
  • Mobilize cross-functional teams at scale
  • Ensure reliable and sustainable microbial supply chain operations
  • Account for biological variability and fermentation challenges
  • Manage contamination risks and shelf-life considerations
  • Define Syngenta’s manufacturing and sourcing strategy
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Technology & Sourcing
  • Collaborate with Process Technology & Engineering
  • Design and operate robust, cost-effective supply chains
  • Focus on security of supply and quality
  • Optimize total cost and asset network
  • Develop global capacity planning strategies
  • Meet short- and long-term volume and growth requirements
  • Provide supply chain leadership to commercial teams
  • Contribute to in-licensing opportunities and M&A evaluations
  • Advise on biological research and technology ownership
  • Facilitate Sales & Operations Planning processes
  • Balance demand and supply
  • Monitor end-to-end KPIs
  • Drive continuous improvement and change agendas
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
  • Adhere to HSE, corporate governance, and quality standards
  • Promote sustainability initiatives aligned with Syngenta’s targets

Work Experience

  • 10 - 15 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Valuable and impactful work

Informal Culture

  • Stimulating international environment
  • Superb working environment
  • Open culture
  • Diverse workforce

Job Security

  • Process safety contribution
  • Shaping safety legislation and culture

Other Benefits

  • New ideas welcome
  • Work with qualified employees
  • Scientific and technical excellence

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Learn from experienced employees

Learning & Development

  • 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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