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 food production through Regenerative Agriculture - a science-driven, technology-enabled approach to improve soil, deliver high productivity and high-quality food, help fight climate change and restore lost biodiversity. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world.

Job Description

We seek a Sustainability Expert to drive environmental impact strategies in agriculture. The role focuses on farm-level sustainability assessments and implementing solutions to reduce agricultural environmental footprint.

We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:

Lead farm-level assessments focusing on climate impact, water management, and carbon sequestration
Implement strategies to reduce environmental footprint
Use Cool Farm Tool and advanced modeling for data analysis
Conduct life cycle assessments for resource efficiency
Benchmark agricultural practices
Simulate environmental impact scenarios
Develop biodiversity impact models
Evaluate conservation evidence
Guide business units in sustainability assessments
Partner with marketing and R&D teams
Align environmental goals with business objectives
Monitor and integrate emerging sustainability trends
Create data-driven reports and presentations

Qualifications

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

You will be a great fit if you have:

5+ years of experience in agricultural sustainability assessments
PhD or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, or related discipline
Global corporate experience supporting regional businesses
Proven track record in climate, water, and biodiversity initiatives
Mastery of environmental analysis tools (Cool Farm Tool, Roth-C model)
Life Cycle Assessment expertise at farm level
Advanced knowledge of agricultural emissions modeling
Deep understanding of agricultural emissions and mitigation strategies
Expertise in carbon sequestration methodologies
Knowledge of sustainable farming practices optimization and proficiency in environmental certification standards
Demonstrated global stakeholder management abilities
Attention to quality and detail and solid analytical skills and pragmatic mindset
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to challenge status quo
Fluent oral and written communications skills in English

Additional Information

What We Offer

Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta Group

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