Global Microbials Production & Supply (P&S) Operations Establishment Manager

As the Global Microbials P&S Operations Establishment Manager you will lead the commercialization of innovative microbial products from our R&D pipeline. You will define Syngentas microbials and fermentation sourcing and production strategy managing the industrialization of microbial active ingredients fermentation products and natural molecules. This role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise to establish sustainable production operations and drive capability enhancement projects that support our growing biologicals portfolio.

Responsibilities include :

• Develop and lead a team of Technology Sourcing Production and support-function specialists in developing capabilities required to commercialize new microbial products and natural molecules
• Develop a microbial production strategy considering in-house production contract manufacturing and long-term partnerships to manage commercialization of the internal R&D pipeline
• Provide high-level fermentation and downstream processing technical and manufacturing expertise to the organization
• Coordinate delivery of new fermentation products and active ingredients through direction of multifunctional Technology & Sourcing Strategy and Supply Chain Teams
• Sponsor and lead projects to support sustainable production operations scaling fermentative production and downstream processing operations in line with product life cycle
• Lead development and approval of major project and capital proposals coordinating engineering business manufacturing technical legal finance operations and procurement inputs
• Prepare and present strategic and project expenditure proposals to secure Global Commercial and P&S Leadership team support and approvals
• Ensure technology transfers between R&D and Syngenta manufacturing entities or third-party suppliers to specific milestones
• Manage high degrees of uncertainty in cost volume regulatory and timing targets that change frequently
• Provide technical and operational network advice to Global Direct Procurement Managers in support of negotiation and implementation of effective supply agreements
• Act as Key Account Manager for Strategic Suppliers developing supplier relationships and improved ways of working
• Provide expert input to support M&A and commercial in / out-licensing activities

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

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

This role is based at our Global Headquarters in Basel Switzerland with the option to be located in Stein Münchwilen or Manchester (UK).

Please send your complete application with your English CV diploma and work certificate copies (if applicable).

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1