ph3Company Overview /h3 pAt Syngenta Crop Protection, we pioneer solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. Headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature’s toughest challenges, combining advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. /p h3Job Description /h3 pAt Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Supply Chain Management Team is seeking a Global Microbial Supply Chain Industrialization Manager in Basel, Switzerland. /p pAs the Global Microbial Supply Chain Industrialization Manager, you will ensure the efficient implementation of New Product Introductions and established supply chain re‑designs across the Microbial product portfolio, meeting the evolving needs of the business and target markets through the entire Product Life Cycle. /p pIn this strategically critical, newly scoped role, you will build and lead a dedicated global supply chain capability in a high‑growth segment, establishing a global end‑to‑end supply chain function for microbial fermentation and downstream operations. You will help determine the optimal long‑term strategy between external sourcing and internal manufacturing, ensuring resilient, scalable, and sustainable supply chains that enable Syngenta’s Biologicals growth ambitions. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liEstablish and lead the global microbial supply chain function, integrating it into the Syngenta ecosystem and building organizational credibility, capabilities, and governance across functions and regions. /li liBuild, develop, and lead a global supply chain team, providing direction, coaching, and capability development for both direct and indirect reports, while mobilizing cross‑functional teams at scale. /li liEnsure end‑to‑end supply chain reliability and sustainable operations for microbial‑based products, accounting for biological variability, fermentation and downstream scale‑up challenges, contamination risks, and shelf‑life considerations. /li liDefine and shape the future Syngenta manufacturing and sourcing strategy for microbial products, including product siting and make/buy decisions, in close collaboration with Manufacturing, Technology Sourcing, Process Technology Engineering, and Technology Engineering. /li liLead cross‑functional supply chain teams to design, scale, and operate robust, cost‑effective supply chains, with a strong focus on security of supply, quality, total cost, risk management, and asset network optimization. /li liDevelop and implement global capacity planning strategies to ensure the microbial Biologicals business meets both short‑and long‑term volume, growth, and resilience requirements. /li liAct as a strategic business partner to global commercial teams, providing supply chain leadership and input into in‑licensing opportunities, MA evaluations, and potential acquisitions within the microbials domain. /li liInfluence and advise senior technical and business stakeholders on strategic decisions related to biological research, partnerships, and technology ownership across the product lifecycle. /li liOwn and facilitate key stages of Sales Operations Planning processes, balancing demand and supply, monitoring end‑to‑end KPIs, and driving continuous improvement and change agendas across the supply chain. /li liEnsure full compliance with legal, regulatory, HSE, corporate governance, and quality standards, while actively driving sustainability initiatives aligned with Syngenta’s global targets. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related technical field. /li liSenior professional with at least 10–15 years of relevant industry experience, including senior/global supply chain leadership exposure within a complex, international organization. /li liMinimum 3–4 years of senior supply chain management experience, ideally in end‑to‑end, global, or matrixed environments. /li liProven technical or operational background in fermentation and/or bioprocess operations (e.g. bioprocess engineering, fermentation scale‑up, or microbial manufacturing). /li liDeep understanding of fermentation processes, microbial strain stability, downstream processing, contamination control, and biological variability. /li liDemonstrated experience with microbial‑based supply chains, including upstream and downstream bioprocess manufacturing. /li liExperience working with external bioprocess partners and CMOs, including contract, performance, and relationship management. /li liStrong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive outcomes through influence in highly cross‑functional, matrixed environments. /li liAbility to thrive in a high‑ambiguity, fast‑paced, and evolving context, with a track record of leading change and building new capabilities. /li liProven experience in strategy development, deployment, and end‑to‑end scenario thinking, translating strategy into executable supply chain solutions. /li liSolid knowledge of quality management systems for biological products, including shelf‑life management and regulatory expectations. /li liStrong financial, commercial, and business acumen, with the ability to balance technical, operational, and strategic priorities. /li /ul h3Additional Information /h3 pThis is a high‑impact, highly visible global role, sitting at the intersection of science, supply chain, and strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping Syngenta’s future microbial supply chain model, building sustainable capabilities that directly enable innovation, growth, and resilience across the Biologicals portfolio. /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul liA position that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment. /li liThe opportunity to make a difference to process safety, both within Syngenta’s global operations, and in shaping safety legislation and culture worldwide. /li liA superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome. /li liThe opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence. /li liA learning culture (Together we Grow) and a wide range of training options. /li liA competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits such as family‑friendly initiatives and child and family allowances. /li /ul pSyngenta 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
