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Global Microbial Supply Chain & Industrialization Manager(m/w/x)
Redesigning global microbial supply chains for new product introductions at a world market leader in sustainable agriculture. Senior global supply chain leadership experience 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 at least 10–15 years relevant industry experience
- Senior/global supply chain leadership exposure 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
- Experience in bioprocess engineering, fermentation scale-up, or microbial manufacturing
- Deep understanding of fermentation processes
- Deep understanding of microbial strain stability
- Deep understanding of downstream processing
- Deep understanding of contamination control
- Deep understanding of biological variability
- Demonstrated experience with microbial-based supply chains
- Experience in upstream and downstream bioprocess manufacturing
- Experience working with external bioprocess partners and CMOs
- Experience in contract, performance, and relationship management with CMOs
- 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 and deployment
- Proven experience in end-to-end scenario thinking
- Ability to translate strategy into executable supply chain solutions
- Solid knowledge of quality management systems for biological products
- Solid knowledge of shelf-life management for biological products
- Solid knowledge of regulatory expectations for biological products
- 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 microbial supply chain capability
- Establish a global end-to-end supply chain function for microbial operations
- Develop and lead a global supply chain team
- Provide direction and coaching to direct and indirect reports
- Mobilize cross-functional teams at scale
- Ensure end-to-end supply chain reliability and sustainability
- Account for biological variability and fermentation challenges
- Manage contamination risks and shelf-life considerations
- Define Syngenta’s microbial manufacturing and sourcing strategy
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Technology & Sourcing, and Process Technology & Engineering
- Design and operate robust, cost-effective supply chains
- Focus on security of supply, quality, and risk management
- Develop global capacity planning strategies
- Meet short- and long-term volume and growth requirements
- Provide supply chain leadership to global commercial teams
- Contribute to in-licensing opportunities and M&A evaluations
- Advise on strategic decisions related to biological research and partnerships
- Facilitate key stages of Sales & Operations Planning processes
- Balance demand and supply, monitor end-to-end KPIs
- Drive continuous improvement and change agendas
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, HSE, and quality standards
- Promote sustainability initiatives aligned with Syngenta’s global targets
Work Experience
- 10 - 15 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business 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 and experienced employees
- Scientific and technical excellence
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 allowances
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Global Microbial Supply Chain & Industrialization Manager(m/w/x)
Redesigning global microbial supply chains for new product introductions at a world market leader in sustainable agriculture. Senior global supply chain leadership experience 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 at least 10–15 years relevant industry experience
- Senior/global supply chain leadership exposure 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
- Experience in bioprocess engineering, fermentation scale-up, or microbial manufacturing
- Deep understanding of fermentation processes
- Deep understanding of microbial strain stability
- Deep understanding of downstream processing
- Deep understanding of contamination control
- Deep understanding of biological variability
- Demonstrated experience with microbial-based supply chains
- Experience in upstream and downstream bioprocess manufacturing
- Experience working with external bioprocess partners and CMOs
- Experience in contract, performance, and relationship management with CMOs
- 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 and deployment
- Proven experience in end-to-end scenario thinking
- Ability to translate strategy into executable supply chain solutions
- Solid knowledge of quality management systems for biological products
- Solid knowledge of shelf-life management for biological products
- Solid knowledge of regulatory expectations for biological products
- 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 microbial supply chain capability
- Establish a global end-to-end supply chain function for microbial operations
- Develop and lead a global supply chain team
- Provide direction and coaching to direct and indirect reports
- Mobilize cross-functional teams at scale
- Ensure end-to-end supply chain reliability and sustainability
- Account for biological variability and fermentation challenges
- Manage contamination risks and shelf-life considerations
- Define Syngenta’s microbial manufacturing and sourcing strategy
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Technology & Sourcing, and Process Technology & Engineering
- Design and operate robust, cost-effective supply chains
- Focus on security of supply, quality, and risk management
- Develop global capacity planning strategies
- Meet short- and long-term volume and growth requirements
- Provide supply chain leadership to global commercial teams
- Contribute to in-licensing opportunities and M&A evaluations
- Advise on strategic decisions related to biological research and partnerships
- Facilitate key stages of Sales & Operations Planning processes
- Balance demand and supply, monitor end-to-end KPIs
- Drive continuous improvement and change agendas
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, HSE, and quality standards
- Promote sustainability initiatives aligned with Syngenta’s global targets
Work Experience
- 10 - 15 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business 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 and experienced employees
- Scientific and technical excellence
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 allowances
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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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