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Assistant to Global Leadership Team Members

Syngenta Group


Job Location:

Basel - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Legal

Job Summary

As Assistant to two Global Leadership Team (GLT) Members you will provide administrative and strategic support serving as the primary point of contact for administrative and organizational matters for multiple functions. The role requires balancing competing executive priorities anticipating business needs and ensuring seamless coordination across executive offices. Given the global scope and seniority of the supported executives flexibility in working hours is required to accommodate shifting priorities time zones and urgent requests.

  • Completes a broad variety of advanced administrative tasks including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; approving expense reports on behalf of the GLT members; composing and preparing confidential correspondence; arranging complex global travel plans itineraries and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
  • Provides administrative support related to organizing the GLT members professional and where applicable personal commitments.
  • Plans coordinates and ensures the various schedules are followed and respected. Acts in a gatekeeper and gateway role creating win-win situations for direct access to the calendars and offices.
  • Balances and prioritizes the needs of two GLT members ensuring effective coordination of calendars stakeholder requests meeting preparation travel correspondence and follow-up actions while maintaining discretion sound judgment and full awareness of business priorities.
  • Coordinates multiple internal and external meetings with various stakeholders.
  • Researches prioritizes and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines the appropriate course of action referral or response.
  • Works as part of a broader executive assistant team collaborating closely with peers sharing information proactively and deputizing where required to ensure seamless continuous and high-quality support across the executive office.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve administrative processes digital ways of working tracking systems and coordination routines to increase effectiveness across the executive office.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent professional education.
  • Minimum of 58 years of experience supporting Executive Leadership Team members in a complex global multinational company.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively manage complex sensitive issues and to work independently on projects.
  • Proven ability to perform at a high level under pressure adapting quickly to competing demands while maintaining outstanding quality of output and a realistic balance among multiple priorities.
  • Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels including senior executives and external partners.
  • Outstanding judgment discretion and diplomatic skills in handling confidential information.
  • Business-fluent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus) with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proactive solution-oriented approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities.
  • High flexibility to accommodate a demanding and fluid schedule.
  • High proficiency in modern digital workplace tools enterprise productivity suites (such as Microsoft Office Teams and SharePoint) collaboration platforms and various AI productivity tools.
  • Understanding of the agricultural business and global industry drivers is highly preferred.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

A variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

  • A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
  • A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
  • The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
  • A Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
  • You will benefit from a competitive pension fund plan flexible working arrangements an attractive bonus system an onsite doctor a fitness room a canteen and other benefits such as family-friendly initiatives and child and family allowances

Please apply via the provided link with your complete application including your English CV diploma and work certificate copies.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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