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Global Head of Research Chemistry
India Full-time
About the role
Research Chemistry Leadership Team at Syngenta, driving global discovery and optimization of active ingredients for crop protection. The Global Head leads a 300+ team across Switzerland, the UK, and India, setting strategy, fostering digital transformation with AI and automation, and ensuring HSE excellence. On-site leadership with travel to partner sites, focused on accelerating innovation and delivering high‑value chemistry solutions.
What you’ll do
- Set global research chemistry strategy
- Lead and inspire 300+ scientists
- Drive AI, predictive science, automation
- Ensure HSE culture
- Manage resources and budget
- Build external partnerships
- Align with R&D objectives
- Foster learning culture
What you’ll bring
- PhD in Chemistry
- 10+ years research leadership
- Experience in agriculture or life sciences
- Digital transformation in R&D
- Global team management
- Strategic thinking
- HSE leadership
- Cross‑functional partnership
Skills
Chemistry strategyDigital transformationAI integrationHSE leadershipTeam leadershipCross‑functional collaborationStrategic planningInnovation management
Benefits
- Competitive pension
- Flexible working
- Bonus system
- Onsite doctor
- Fitness room
- Canteen
- Family friendly initiatives