Senior Scientist I Team Leader

This role is responsible for leading a team of scientists focused on transgenic event generation and the development of innovative crop genetic engineering capabilities to enhance major field crops. As a key leader within the organization, the position advances Syngenta’s genetic engineering technologies that support both genetically modified (GM) and genome-edited (GE) crop development, while driving the creation and implementation of novel approaches that deliver high-quality trait products with speed, efficiency, and scientific rigor. The Senior Scientist applies advanced scientific principles and state-of-the-art technologies to develop new genome engineering and transgene expression solutions that strengthen biotech trait research and development programs. Additionally, the role is responsible for developing new methods and protocols, integrating emerging technologies, and continuously improving the team's capabilities and operational efficiency to accelerate innovation and product advancement.Accountabilities: Leads a team of scientists in transgenic event generation and the development of novel crop genetic engineering capabilities for improvement of major field crops  Provides scientific expertise and leadership required to design and deliver studies defined by a group, project, or supervisor. Develops new methods and protocols and brings new cellular and molecular technologies to improve function capability and efficiency  Be responsible for initiating, evaluating, and implementing changes to established protocols or systems Delivers results in fast changing business and/or regulatory environments Uses best practices and knowledge to improve capabilies, process or service Contributes to product, process or service improvements