Date of posting here January 27, 2010 Type of position Permanent position in the development department at Syngenta. Employer Syngenta Crop Protection AG Description of Employer As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture. There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta. Location Basel, Switzerland Description of Location Describing Basel in one word is far from simple. Labels such as Cultural Capital of Switzerland or University City can only be seen as an attempt to give the city, with its wealth of cultural, historical, leisure and enjoyment experiences, a single overarching name. Be inspired by the city on the Rhine with all its facets. Salary negotiable Closing date of competition 28 February 2010 Date position available immediatley Description of duties In your new role you will be responsible for all operational aspects of Product Biology in professional turf, reporting to the Global Technical Manager Golf and Landscape will work with other R&D functions to drive innovation and assure the delivery of development projects will liaise with customers and influencers (COI's) and support Turf Marketing in all technical matters will drive and coordinate complex projects in an international, multifunctional environment Your main responsibilities include design Global Development & Technical Business Support plans to deliver objectives established by Lawn & Garden. R&D and the Lawn & Garden Leadership Team establish and operate a center of Global Technical Expertise ensure that the development portfolio reflects appropriate investments to support the Strategic Development and Business Plans as well as new opportunities establish and communicate technical product positioning and ensure consistency of positioning with the lead Technical Manager responsible for the active ingredient lead global technical development of new active ingredients assembling teams to deliver projects as needed manage the effective use of field trials and laboratory biology resources in co-operation with R+T identify new market opportunities for active ingredients, formulations and the use of technology provide expert technical assessment of new technologies and competitor products Qualifications sought The ideal candidate has a University degree in agronomy with a specialization in soil science/weed science/entomology/plant pathology or plant physiology, PhD desired knowledge in turf science and management required knowledge of the turf grass industry desired knowledge in crop protection technical project management experience a strong customer orientation and enjoys networking with internal partners and external customers Contact for additional information Klaudia Vogel, phone # +41 61 3231387, email: klaudia.vogel@syngenta.com Vanessa Stoecklin, phone # +41 61 3236531 email: vanessa.stoecklin@syngenta.com Application procedure   Submit what resume, letter of application, reference letters, diplomas Submit to Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your online application on http://www.syngenta.com.