R&D Regional Head Western
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 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 - Western in Central California.
We are seeking a hands-on manager to lead our regional Crop Protection Field Development (CPFD) team. This role combines technical expertise with people management overseeing field trials while leading a team of researchers and field development specialists. Youll play a key role in developing and implementing crop protection solutions that drive our business forward.
Accountabilities:
- Manage and develop the regional CPFD team.
- Create an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
- Oversee regional facilities and operating budgets.
- Set clear objectives and performance expectations.
- Direct crop protection development trials.
- Ensure high-quality execution and reliable results.
- Develop protocols and trial summaries.
- Contribute to CPFD strategies for new active ingredients.
- Partner with Heartland Sales/Commercial teams.
- Support technical positioning and sales initiatives.
- Build relationships with key influencers.
- Align research activities with commercial goals.
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).
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Science or related field preferred.
- Hands-on experience in crop protection and pest management research.
- Proven ability to connect development work with business needs.
- Experience leading and motivating teams.
- Strong understanding of crop and pest trialing practices.
- Effective people management and team building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Clear communication style.
- Experience working with North American and Global teams.
Additional Information :
Salary for the role is $120000 - $169000 per year.
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
