Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. We are a leader in crop protection, and rank third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 worldwide.

This key position will be responsible for implementing an efficient and robust transgenic event selection programs utilizing laboratory, field, and greenhouse evaluation. The goal of the position is to provide genetic material, data, and recommendations for trait specific events supporting their eventual commercialization.

Key accountabilities include:

• Work in a project team based environment for development of Enzyme products in corn hybrids.
• Develop and implement the event selection program for Syngenta Trait and Technology development.
• Develop and maintain annual project and functional budgets, and manage costs relative to budget plans.
• Develop and maintain critical interactions with Seeds, SBI, Crop Protection, and Regulatory Affairs leadership teams.
• Work with trait project leads to develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Manage activities in accordance to government regulations.

Critical Skills/Experience:

• PhD in plant breeding, genetics, horticulture, or closely related field or MS with 5+ years of experience minimum.
• Demonstrated ability in greenhouse and field research process management; ability to effectively manage and motivate staff and teams; and experience with herbicide and other trait screening and testing preferred.
• Statistical design and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of: plant breeding and genetic improvement protocols, corn agronomy and production methods, efficacy testing of corn traits, field and greenhouse trial design, molecular genetics as it pertains to breeding methodology, and commodity grain production and marketing.
• Must possess strong organizational, planning, communication, and team participation skills; excellent problem solving skills; and proficiency with MS Office. Knowledge of MS Project helpful.
• Personnel management and employee development experience.
• Some travel required.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance. Please visit us at http://www.syngentacareers.com for detailed job information and instructions on how to apply. EEO