Location
Bracknell, Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Syngenta Crop Protection is a global leader in agricultural innovation, delivering breakthrough technologies and solutions that help farmers grow healthy and nutritious food while caring for the planet. Join our Analytical Methods & Metabolism (AMM) team as a Senior Technical Environmental Fate Metabolism Expert and Team Leader, where you will lead a collaborative group of study managers and technical experts to elucidate the metabolic fate of active ingredients in the environment. You will drive technical excellence, foster team development, and build strong partnerships with Contract Research Organisations (CROs) to deliver critical data that supports the global registration of sustainable crop protection technologies, including our innovative TYMIRIUM® technology.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to develop talent and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture
- Contributing to the strategic direction of the AMM team
- Generating expert scientific insights from environmental fate metabolism data and translating complex results for stakeholders
- Providing technical leadership and resolving analytical challenges
- Ensuring study designs meet evolving global regulatory standards
- Managing resources and timelines effectively
- Building and maintaining strong CRO partnerships to ensure timely data delivery

Work at Jealott's Hill International Research Centre offers a stimulating environment with approximately 800 scientists and support staff engaged in cutting-edge research and development activities. You will be part of a global team addressing the current and future needs of agriculture in a supportive and diverse workplace.

Experience
- Significant experience conducting environmental fate metabolism studies for global regulatory submissions
- Deep technical expertise in compound metabolism in the environment
- Proven people leadership experience including coaching and mentoring scientific staff
- Experience generating key insights from complex data and presenting to diverse stakeholders
- Active collaboration with industry colleagues, CROs, or regulatory agencies
- Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving skills in scientific experiments

About you
- Proactive problem solver passionate about driving technical innovation
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Keen attention to detail with a proactive mindset
- Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly in a fast-paced R&D environment

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in biology, chemistry, or a related discipline