R&D Regional Head Biologicals
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Job Location:
Greensboro, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At 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 is seeking a R&D Regional Head - Biologicals in Greensboro NC. This role will lead our biologicals team within Crop Protection Field Development. This role combines scientific expertise with program management overseeing biological trials while coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Youll drive innovation in sustainable agriculture through the development of plant and soil health solutions.
Accountabilities:
- Lead early-stage biologicals portfolio research.
- Develop and execute strategic field evaluation programs.
- Coordinate trials across in-house teams CROs and universities.
- Ensure regulatory compliance for biological product testing.
- Manage ARM/BITS data systems and meet global KPIs.
- Guide the biologicals research team.
- Oversee facilities and budget management.
- Drive professional development of team members.
- Create an innovative and collaborative environment.
- Partner with Product Biology and Marketing teams.
- Support BioSquad (Biologicals sales and technical team).
- Build relationships with universities and key influencers.
- Align research activities with commercial strategies.
- Design research protocols for biological targets.
- Determine use rates and formulations.
- Assess phytotoxicity and sustainability fit.
- Deliver high-quality trial results and recommendations.
Qualifications :
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring current or future sponsorship (which also includes OPT/CPT).
- Advanced degree in Agricultural Science Microbiology or related field.
- Extensive experience in biological product development.
- Strong understanding of agricultural field trials.
- Proven track record in research program management.
- Experience leading technical teams.
- Scientific rigor and attention to detail.
- Project management expertise.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Effective team leadership.
- Clear communication style.
- Budget management experience.
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 a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission 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 :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transfo ... View more
