R&D Group Leader SPS
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Job Description
Through leading innovations we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge Syngentas Vero Beach Research Center is currently seeking a Professional Solutions R&D Group Leader in Vero Beach FL.
This position will lead strategic research initiatives in turf science ornamental horticulture and urban pest management at the Vero Beach Research Center (VBRC). The R&D Group Leader will drive scientific excellence and innovation while developing a high-performing team aligned with the Professional Solutions R&D objectives. This position will also design initiate and conduct research projects including lab greenhouse and field studies completing assigned research projects as a critical part of promoting new active ingredients and technologies for development and commercial products.
Accountabilities:
- Lead mentor and develop VBRC team members through effective coaching and strategic work allocation.
- Drive operational excellence through efficient resource management and budget optimization.
- Foster a collaborative research environment that promotes innovation and scientific rigor.
- Be part of a collaborative research team developing and implementing research trials.
- Support VBRC initiatives and the Professional Solutions strategies.
- Conduct and coordinate quality efficacy trials contributing to the biological profiling and label development of new and registered product concepts.
- Summarize trial data and provide development recommendations identify development opportunities for product label expansion new uses and new solutions and marketing needs.
- Conduct problem solving projects to address market issues. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of grower/customer needs and perspectives.
- Provide technical support and training; coordinate demonstration trials for internal and customer training/education.
- Oversee key SPS VBRC operational excellence including maintenance of insectary greenhouses and turf plots.
Qualifications :
Required:
- A minimum of Master or PhD degree is required preferably in an agriculture related science (Weed Science Entomology Plant Pathology or Nematology).
- Up to 20% travel is required for this role.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.
Preferred:
- Expertise in Urban Entomology with extensive development experience in field greenhouse and lab settings in the professional solutions market.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in leading diverse groups in an agricultural research setting
- In depth knowledge of the products crops markets and methods of research associated with the professional solutions market.
- Broad knowledge of technologies modes of action and resistance management.
- Excellent communication presentation and networking skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across scientific and business communities.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal.
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here: 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.
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
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