Head R&D Seeds Brazil

Syngenta; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 450 000 - 650 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading agricultural innovation firm is seeking a Brazil R&D Head in São Paulo to lead R&D teams focused on Corn and Soy Seeds. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and extensive experience in global R&D environments. Responsibilities include defining organizational structures, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration with commercial teams. This is a full-time role requiring strong leadership, communication, and technical skills in molecular breeding and data analytics, as well as fluency in English and either Spanish or Portuguese.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in a contemporary global R&D environment.
• Solid understanding of molecular breeding and data analytics.
• Fluent in English and either Spanish or Portuguese.
• Experience leading strategy in international, cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to inspire teams.
• Experience hiring, influencing and developing talent.
• Fluent in English and either Spanish or Portuguese.

Responsabilidades

• Lead R&D teams to deliver market-leading Corn and Soy Seeds.
• Define and build an effective organizational structure for R&D.
• Manage operational and CAPEX budgets discipline.
• Ensure breeding operations and trialing are most efficient, continuously optimizing unit cost.
• Manage the operational and CAPEX budgets with discipline, accelerating genetic gain and bringing products to market faster.
• Develop, track and act on key performance indicators to improve all R&D processes.
• Ensure R&D goals correctly target TPPs and that pipeline structure and projects deliver on those goals.
• Lead technical adoption of core enabling technology capabilities such as genomic selections, phenomics, data analytics and advanced breeding methods.
• Contribute to and lead implementation of the Brazil trait‑delivery strategy for native, GM, or GE traits.
• Align with Brazil commercial organizations on core market growth areas and ensure the corn pipeline supports commercial ambitions.
• Partner with commercial, P&S and product management to drive infrastructure and capability investments supporting the Corn R&D strategy.
• Actively contribute to the Seeds RDLT strategy development and execution.
• Partner closely with global germplasm and applied teams to deliver best‑in‑class technologies and manage germplasm security concerns.
• Work with Marketing, P&S and Commercial functions to maintain WoW processes and ensure continuity and excellence in development and delivery.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Plant Breeding

Molecular Breeding

Cross-functional leadership

English fluent

Spanish or Portuguese

Formação académica

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries.  The company focuses on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers to feed the world while preserving the planet.  It is driven by its Sustainability Priorities and builds new solutions that help farmers grow healthier plants in healthier soil with higher yields.

About the Role
As Brazil R&D Head, you will lead the R&D teams in Brazil, ensuring cutting‑edge research and delivery of market‑leading Corn and Soy Seeds.  You will shape technical strategy, program management, talent capability, partnering strategy and senior stakeholder relations, and you will represent R&D as a member of the Brazil Field Crops Leadership Teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and build an effective future‑oriented organizational structure for R&D.
• Drive professional development to maintain leading skills in modern plant breeding methods.
• Manage people‑management processes including performance, succession planning and talent management.
• Ensure breeding operations and trialing are most efficient, continuously optimizing unit cost.
• Manage the operational and CAPEX budgets with discipline, accelerating genetic gain and bringing products to market faster.
• Develop, track and act on key performance indicators to improve all R&D processes.
• Ensure R&D goals correctly target TPPs and that pipeline structure and projects deliver on those goals.
• Lead technical adoption of core enabling technology capabilities such as genomic selections, phenomics, data analytics and advanced breeding methods.
• Contribute to and lead implementation of the Brazil trait‑delivery strategy for native, GM, or GE traits.
• Align with Brazil commercial organizations on core market growth areas and ensure the corn pipeline supports commercial ambitions.
• Partner with commercial, P&S and product management to drive infrastructure and capability investments supporting the Corn R&D strategy.
• Actively contribute to the Seeds RDLT strategy development and execution.
• Partner closely with global germplasm and applied teams to deliver best‑in‑class technologies and manage germplasm security concerns.
• Work with Marketing, P&S and Commercial functions to maintain WoW processes and ensure continuity and excellence in development and delivery.

Qualifications

• Agronomist with a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics or related field.
• Proven experience in a contemporary global R&D environment.
• Solid understanding of molecular breeding, data analytics and precision phenotyping advances.
• Experience leading strategy in international, cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to inspire teams.
• Experience hiring, influencing and developing talent.
• Fluent in English and either Spanish or Portuguese.

Critical Capabilities

• Excellent leadership and team‑building skills.
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and convey complex instructions.
• Deep knowledge of R&D processes and understanding of critical issues.
• Accountable for results and a curiosity to innovate.
• Collaborative mindset and courage to explore new ideas.

Additional Information

• Location: Brazil – São Paulo
• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.