Global Quality Governance Lead

Syngenta; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company is seeking a Global Quality Governance Lead in Manchester. The role focuses on enhancing the Quality Management System and driving improvements through collaboration and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management, a relevant degree, and strong project management skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including pension

Bonus

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual leave

Support for financial, physical, and mental wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with quality management systems in manufacturing or R&D environments.
• Certified Quality Auditor certification.
• Operational quality experience and familiarity with quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Quality governance team to improve QMS effectiveness.
• Collaborate with regional quality teams to develop global Quality KPIs.
• Create and promote a global Quality culture through regional engagement.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

BSc/MSc in Life Sciences

BSc/MSc in Engineering

Tools

Quality IT systems

SAP

Job description

Global Quality Governance Lead

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Company Description
Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform agriculture through science-driven, technological innovations to deliver high productivity and high-quality food while combating climate change and restoring nature. Syngenta Group works with farmers to enable Regenerative Agriculture—an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources, biodiversity, and enhances farms' productivity and profitability. Registered in Shanghai, China, with its management headquarters in Switzerland, the company is supported by four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection (Switzerland), Syngenta Seeds (USA), ADAMA (Israel), and Syngenta Group China. These units provide industry-leading solutions worldwide.

Additional Company Info
Syngenta’s global and European planning, logistics, and procurement operations are based in the UK, coordinating the movement of raw materials and distribution to ensure vital products reach farmers timely. Our products are sold globally through distributors.

Learn more: https://www.syngentagroup.com/en/our-stories/digging-deeper

Job Description

We are seeking a Global Quality Governance Lead based in Manchester. The role involves enhancing the effectiveness of the Syngenta Crop Protection Quality Management System (QMS), measuring global quality performance via KPIs, and driving improvements in QMS deployment. You will ensure compliance with regulations and standards, and build a strong network and capabilities within the function.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the Global Quality governance team to ensure and improve the QMS effectiveness through continuous improvement initiatives.
2. Collaborate with regional quality teams to develop and analyze global/regional Quality KPIs aligned with strategic goals.
3. Develop and implement a global QMS audit plan, building a network of auditors and enhancing audit capabilities.
4. Maintain and optimize the Quality IT systems (e.g., Reliance, SAP).
5. Build a high-performing Quality governance team through talent development and succession planning.
6. Establish and leverage the global quality subject expert network to support business strategies.
7. Provide technical guidance to business development teams as needed.
8. Create and promote a global Quality culture through regional engagement.

Candidate Profile

We value engaged, collaborative professionals eager to develop. The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience with quality management systems in manufacturing or R&D environments.
• Excellent English skills; additional languages are a plus.
• BSc/MSc in Life Sciences or Engineering; advanced degrees preferred.
• Project management experience, especially in IT implementations, and change management skills.
• Operational quality experience and familiarity with quality software solutions.
• Certified Quality Auditor certification.
• Deep knowledge of quality management systems and scientific/quality software design.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

The role is based at our Global Operations Centre in Manchester, offering a hybrid working model with at least 2 days in the office. The environment is dynamic, inclusive, and diverse, with over 200 employees.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including pension, bonus, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual leave.
• Support for financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.
• Impactful work in an international setting.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Learn more: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion