Crop Metabolism Study Manager

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow healthy and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. Regardless of your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding an ever-increasing population while taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for driving technical innovation? Do you enjoy solving complex analytical problems and delivering innovative technical solutions? If so, we have good news, as we have an exciting opportunity for a Crop Metabolism Study Manager to join our Analytical Methods & Metabolism (AMM) team and take on the challenge of elucidating the metabolic fate of our active ingredients in crops and processed commodities. Working within a highly collaborative team of study managers and technical experts, you will have the change to apply your scientific background to provide crop metabolism data and insights to project teams to support the registration of sustainable crop protection products.  A recent example is the registration of TYMIRIUM® technology which protects crops against soil-borne pests. Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the timely delivery of business critical data generated at CROs, being responsible for protocol design, evaluation of data and reviewing/authorising company reports.
• Elucidating insights from crop metabolism data and reporting expert conclusions to metabolism teams.
• Independently provide technical assistance and innovative solutions to external suppliers to facilitate transfer of technical knowledge.
• Developing expert knowledge and understanding of crop metabolism as well as relevant global regulatory guidance documents and their implication to our study designs.
• Serving as a scientific contributor, providing expertise to metabolism teams and other functional areas as required.

What we are looking for

• Degree or equivalent in a biology/chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience of generating key insights from data sets.
• Active scientific participation and collaboration with colleagues in industry, contract research or regulatory agencies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating strong organizational and analytical problem solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail and adaptability to learn and apply new skills.
• An understanding of the metabolism of xenobiotics in crops would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of plant physiology would be advantageous.

Our site

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Large campus environment.
• A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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