Quality Lead FC R&D

Role Purpose

The Quality Management Lead for FC R&D India is responsible for establishing driving and sustaining a strong quality culture across all R&D functions and field sites. The role ensures compliance with Syngenta quality standards sustainability requirements stewardship norms and regulatory guidelines. The incumbent will lead internal audits manage non-conformities (NC) and opportunities for improvement (OFI) maintain documentation systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and risk mitigation in R&D.

Accountabilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the R&D Quality Management System (QMS) across FC R&D India.
• Drive a quality-first culture through structured training awareness programs capability-building and routine engagement with site/function leads.
• Ensure regulatory stewardship biosafety and compliance adherence across all R&D operations in alignment with global and regional standards.
• Develop implement and monitor quality processes SOPs work instructions and documentation systems for labs nurseries farms Trialing stations trialing field and greenhouse/polyhouses operations.
• Lead and coordinate internal quality audits vendor audits (where applicable) and site compliance assessments.
• Manage and track Non-Conformities (NC) Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) and Opportunities for Improvement (OFI) with timely closure.
• Drive sustainability and continuous improvement projects aligned with Syngenta R&D objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments define mitigation actions and ensure preventive quality controls in field and lab operations.
• Facilitate monthly quality connect meetings dashboard preparation KPI tracking and reporting to R&D leadership.
• Support digitalization and data integrity initiatives ensuring audit-ready documentation and process visibility.
• Collaborate with regional/global R&D quality teams to harmonize practices adopt best standards and ensure consistent implementation.
• Provide quality oversight and support during experiments trials germplasm movements seed production research operations and any critical R&D workflows.
• Lead incident investigation root-cause analysis and coaching teams on problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 5-Why Fishbone FMEA LSS).
• Ensure strong vendor quality coordination where services impact R&D processes.

Syngenta Leadership Capabilities

• Customer Focus & Quality Orientation
• Collaborative Spirit & Influencing Skills
• Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Operational Discipline & Risk Management
• Strategic Execution & Problem Solving
• Developing Self and Others

Qualifications :

• Professional Background: 510 years of relevant professional experience in Insert Industry/Field e.g. Operations Supply Chain or Project Management.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Data Management: Strong proficiency in data management including the ability to collect organize analyze and interpret complex datasets to drive informed decision-making.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify process gaps and implement data-driven solutions.

Certifications (Good to have):

• Six Sigma: Green Belt certification is highly desirable and will be considered an advantage.

Additional Information :

Travel: Up to 1020% domestic travel to R&D field stations farms nurseries and partner locations as required.

Working Conditions: Combination of laboratory field and office environments with strong adherence to stewardship and associated concepts guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time