Syngenta AG

Intellectual Property Lead – Biologicals Full-time Company Description Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest Syngenta Group unit, leads in sustainable farming solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting 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. The Syngenta Crop Protection Legal & IP team is seeking a strategic and commercially-minded Patent Attorney to help drive and transform our rapidly growing global Biologicals business. This senior role requires an exceptional professional who can navigate complex and challenging IP scenarios, build stakeholder confidence in a dynamic and evolving business environment, and translate complex IP concepts into clear deliverable business actions. The role will be based at Syngenta's Global Headquarters in Basel. Job Description As our IP Lead for Biologicals, you will create customised IP strategies across our Biologicals portfolio - from discovery through commercialization and beyond - ensuring maximum business value. You will lead transformation of Biologicals IP practices, building on Syngenta's existing IP policies to establish new standards of excellence. Your responsibilities: Develop and implement global, regional and country IP strategies for Biologicals, consolidating current approaches into comprehensive business-aligned strategies Promote and deliver innovative use of IP as an integral part of achieving Syngenta Crop Protection Biologicals business priorities Build IP awareness among diverse stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Licensing teams through tailored communication strategies Provide strategic leadership and influence key decision-makers across complex organizational structures Identify and implement alternative forms of IP protection specific to biologicals beyond traditional patents Provide strategic IP support for transaction teams including due diligence and advisory services Manage an extensive IP portfolio including drafting, filing, prosecution and defense of patents/patent applications, as well as conduct freedom-to-operate assessments and prepare formal IP opinions Qualifications Qualified European Patent Attorney with 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in the patent profession. A national patent attorney qualification is considered beneficial Corporate IP department experience (minimum 3 years preferred) Degree or equivalent qualification in biotechnology, biochemistry or related subject, preferably with experience in dealing with plant biology or biologicals Proven experience in establishing IP strategies at business unit level globally Strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to effectively communicate IP strategies to diverse audiences at all organizational levels Track record of implementing process improvements and organizational change initiatives Fluency in English Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking with ability to distill complex information into actionable insights Some understanding of crop protection regulatory landscapes affecting biologicals exclusivity is beneficial Self-starter mentality with proven ability to identify issues proactively and implement solutions Patent litigation experience is an advantage Additional Information We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including: A position that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment A superb 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, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits including Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance Please send your complete application with your English CV, diploma and work certificate copies (if applicable) 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.

Global Manufacturing Excellence Change Agent Posted 09.01.2026APPLY NOW Global Manufacturing Excellence Change Agent Posted 09.01.2026APPLY NOW Company Description As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites. At Syngenta, employee health and well-being are key to the company. Job Description Purpose The Global Manufacturing Excellence Change Agent supports Manufacturing organization in diagnosing and transformation of production operations, embedding new ways of working and deliver breakthrough in production performance (develop and deploy new production management tools, processes and behaviours). Accountabilities Perform “fast-track” diagnostic on specific area of expertise (Production performance, Maintenance, Cost management, Mindset & Behaviours) to identify opportunities for productivity increase, ways of working improvement and define tactical implementation plans. Direct training of manufacturing employees on standardized practices (Syngenta Production System) at shop floor and management level. Support local Manufacturing Excellence team in developing organization capability. Collaborate with functional experts to ensure that new capabilities are deployed (tools/processes/behaviours) and are codified in Syngenta Production System. Promotes a data-driven & objective approach to performance management. Perform targeted audits on Syngenta Production System. Issue recommendation for continuous improvement Coaching of leaders & operations management consulting Domestic, European & International travel to manufacturing sites expected – up to 50% depending on business need Qualifications MS/BS in Industrial, Engineering or Chemical sciences, or a 5-year technical degree in related discipline. Significant experience working within a manufacturing site Production’s department (equivalent experience in site Maintenance, Engineering or Operational Excellence departments are also relevant for the role). Functional expertise in desired subject matter: Production performance, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Change Management. Proven track record in the application of project and program management methods. Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and monitor multiple concurrent activities in order to meet ambitious timelines, influencing teams over which you have no line management accountability. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills. With ability to develop and structure clear arguments and translating insights in to business benefits Skilled in problem solving and critical thinking to identify solutions that address user needs. Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required Experience with data analytics packages or Python programming preferred. Ability to access and leverage manufacturing data, from SAP, Historian etc. to provide key insights Stakeholder Management: Strong influencing skills will be required to convince Site Leadership Team, Intermediate Management and other key stakeholders of the need for change. Demonstrated track record of taking initiative, driving projects independently, and solving complex problems with minimal supervision Additional Information 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 A superb 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, attractive bonus system, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…) Please send your complete application with CV, motivation letter, diploma and work certificates (if applicable). 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