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 r...