Corn Pathology Lead (f/m/d)

As part of our activities in Bad Salzuflen Germany, Syngenta is looking for a:

Corn Pathology Lead (f/m/d)

Role purpose:

The Corn Pathology Lead will develop and execute disease and pest resistance R&D strategies for corn, collaborating with pipeline teams and leveraging technology advances. They will lead resistance trait discovery projects while managing timelines and stakeholder relationships, applying expertise in phytopathology, genetics, and project management to accelerate corn germplasm.

Responsibilities/main tasks:

• Planning and undertaking trials or assays to assess and characterize resistance phenotypes in lines or hybrids. Generating and sharing quality data in a timely manner to enable germplasm selection or advancement decisions.
• Development and delivery of corn pathology capabilities and disease resistance trait strategies. Management of technology access, people, resources, and budget.
• Development and application of tools for disease phenotyping, genetic studies, and corn product development; characterization of new genetic sources and the capture of intellectual property.
• Development and execution of strategies for tracking pathogen evolution for key market segment disease targets, ensuring rational resistance trait deployment.
• Collaboration, communication and interchange with pathology colleagues, and breeding leads, academics, and external collaborators.
• Participation and contribution to Eu corn MSTs.
• Project, portfolio and budget management.
• Proactive engagement with R&D digital initiatives and governance frameworks.
• Team activity management and people development.
• Principle contributor or lead within Biotic Stress network or cross crop technical initiatives.