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About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.
Job Description At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, we are seeking a Global Environmental Technology Lead. This is a hybrid role based primarily in Muttenz, Switzerland, though Monthey can also be considered.
As Global Environmental Technology Lead, you will shape how Production & Supply identifies, develops and deploys the technologies that reduce environmental impact while protecting operational performance and our license to operate. This is a high-impact global role for an accomplished scientist or engineer who can move confidently between technical depth, strategic direction and practical implementation. You will connect manufacturing sites, process development, environmental specialists and external partners to turn complex environmental challenges into scalable solutions.
Key responsibilities: -Set the global environmental technology strategy across waste, wastewater, air emissions, vent treatment, recovery and recycling, informed by Best Available Techniques (BAT). -Identify, assess and mature emerging technologies, taking opportunities from laboratory and pilot-scale evidence through to robust manufacturing application. -Partner with global and local manufacturing teams to solve critical environmental challenges, improve site performance and safeguard license to operate. -Provide technical leadership and independent challenge for environmental projects, assessing feasibility, environmental benefit, risk, operability and cost. -Influence product and process choices early by evaluating waste streams, especially wastewater, during active-ingredient process development. -Develop practical, high-value solutions that reduce impacts to air, water and land across existing products and manufacturing sites. -Build and lead a connected global environmental technology community spanning Technology & Engineering, Production & Supply, Environmental Managers, process development teams and external experts. -Grow internal capabilities through technical coaching, knowledge exchange, training, literature reviews and partnerships with suppliers, consultants and technology providers. -Translate complex environmental science and regulation into clear choices and decisive action for technical and business stakeholders.
Qualifications -Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry, Chemical Process Engineering or a related discipline. -Ideally 10+ years’ experience in industrial chemical operations and/or process development. -Demonstrated expertise in environmental technologies and a practical understanding of environmental legislation. -Able to remain focused, resilient and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. -Strong knowledge of waste, wastewater, emissions, recovery and recycling technologies. -Solid grounding in organic and inorganic chemistry, chemical processes and process engineering; agrochemical production knowledge is an advantage. -Working knowledge of environmental toxicity, chemical bio-transformation and environmental risk assessment. -Proven ability to lead teams or workstreams in project, departmental or matrix environments. -Experience in project and change management, with resilience in ambiguous environments. -Strong analytical, conceptual, organisational and negotiation skills. -Clear communication and stakeholder-influencing skills at all levels. -Experience working across multicultural, multinational teams, with a recognised record of technical delivery. -Fluent business English; French is highly advantageous.
Additional Information What We Offer
We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:
We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment The opportunity to make a difference to process safety, both within Syngenta’s global operations, and in shaping safety legislation and culture worldwide A super working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…) Please send your complete application with CV, diploma and work certificates (if applicable).
Applications are open until 11/09/2026.
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
