Hiring: Team Lead of Monocot Crops Company: Syngenta Location: Durham, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:15:54 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, R, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •10 years relevant experience in crop sciences; or a M. •15 years relevant experience in crop sciences; or a B. •20 years relevant experience in crop sciences Required Skills: •Lead the timely delivery of GM/GE trait pipelines, project goals and milestones in the controlled growth environments (greenhouses and growth chambers) •Lead team activities to plan, coordinate and execute multi-disciplinary early-stage projects with major field crops such as maize and soybean •Lead year-round maize stock production for immature high-quality embryos to support transformation •Operate and continuously upgrade state-of-the-art plant growth facility to meet evolving business needs •Constantly improve existing pipeline processes and procedures •Have the foresight to propose and lead innovation projects and think outside the box •Effective communications and engagement with key stakeholders across a wide range of Traits R&D organization within and outside the company •Provide high quality practical advice and judgments to others by applying broad knowledge and prior experience Qualifications: •A Ph.D. degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in crop sciences; or a M. •Sc. degree with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience in crop sciences; or a B. •Sc. degree with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience in crop sciences •Substantial experience in crop improvement, trait development, and seed production •Able to plan and implement activities over a number of months •Knowledge in agronomy, genetics, plant breeding, plant physiology, molecular biology, and statistics •Solid functional working knowledge of greenhouse facility, equipment and operations •In-depth experience in responding to non-routine situations and to choose the best solution from a range of options •Proficiency in use of standard Microsoft office software and databases •Computer skills such as working with databases, environmental controls, and Microsoft Office Compensation: •Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!