Global Project Manager – New Active Ingredient Crop Protection Development

Posted 29.01.2026APPLY NOW

Global Project Manager – New Active Ingredient Crop Protection Development

Posted 29.01.2026APPLY NOW

Company Description

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.

Job Description

As a Global Project Manager, you will lead Global New Active Ingredient (AI) programs, including 3rd Party Co-Development collaborations, from late Research through Development to commercialization.

Accountabilities:

• Build highly engaged and high performing Multifunctional Project Teams (MPTs) focused on delivering the best products successfully to the market.
• Develop and implement program strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management skills to secure required engagement, sponsorship, and approval for success.
• Develop co-owned and fully documented project recommendations for approval by the relevant governance bodies and senior leadership.
• Lead and manage complex change initiatives, in delivery of strategic initiatives and significant changes in program strategy.
• Inspire teams to creatively explore and exploit digital opportunities to drive development and launch digitally enabled products.
• Ensure project and resource data is correct, up-to-date, regularly reported and of high quality.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering complex R&D projects, as a project or program manager within the agricultural industry.
• Highly skilled in leading international and multidisciplinary project teams.
• More than 5 years’ leadership experience in R&D roles within the agrochemical industry.
• Advanced degree (Bachelor's minimum, Master of Science, MBA or PhD preferred) in relevant field
• Project Management Certification: PMP or equivalent
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
• Minimum 7 years' project/program management experience, with at least 5 years in R&D leadership roles within the agrochemical industry
• Demonstrated success managing complex, international R&D projects in agriculture from initiation to completion
• Track record of effectively leading cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills

Additional Information

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonuses, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits such as Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance

Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals.

We kindly ask you to include your cover letter, your English CV and your work certificates in your application.

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.