As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

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. You'll 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.

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.

Salary for the role is $120000 - $169,000 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta 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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