Job DescriptionAt 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, Syngenta's Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Regulated Trialing Manager in Slater, IA. This role will lead the planning and execution of regulated corn and soybean yield and herbicide-tolerance efficacy field trials across North America.
The Regulated Trialing Manager will ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and on-time delivery of trial results supporting advancement commitments. The manager provides day-to-day leadership to a geographically distributed team of Regulated RAs across IA, IN, and IL, and partners cross-functionally with the NA Trialing Team, Seed Ops, and Trait R&D stakeholders.
Accountabilities:- Lead the planning and end-to-end execution of regulated corn and soybean yield and HT efficacy field trials across North America, from site selection through harvest and data delivery.
- Translate trait project objectives into seasonal trial plans - defining locations, designs, timelines, budgets, and success criteria aligned with Stage-Gate governance.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance and stewardship across all trials, maintaining inspection-ready documentation and zero tolerance for critical findings.
- Drive data integrity standards, partner with the Statistical Team on experimental design, and deliver clean, analysis-ready datasets and technical reports on time.
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of 5 Regulated Research Associates across IA, IN, and IL, fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and HSE excellence.
- Partner cross-functionally with Traits R&D, Seed Ops, Regulatory, and the NA Trialing Team to align on priorities, manage risk, and communicate progress.
- Serve as a key stakeholder for the TOPS trialing software platform, providing user feedback and driving team adoption.
- Manage vendor and contract site relationships, including SOWs, performance, and cost control.
QualificationsPLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring current or future sponsorship (which also includes OPT/CPT and H-1B visas).
Required:- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Weed Science, or related field.
- At least 3 years of direct experience in regulated field trial execution (yield and HT efficacy preferred).
- Proven experience managing and developing technical teams in a field research environment.
- Strong knowledge of NA cropping systems, herbicide programs, and agricultural equipment.
- Experience managing trial budgets, including cost tracking, vendor SOWs, and cost-per-site control.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, stewardship protocols, and compliance documentation for regulated material handling.
- Proficiency with field trialing tools and software platforms (experience with TOPS or similar trial management systems a plus).
- Demonstrated commitment to HSE standards and incident reporting protocols.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desired:- Experience operating agricultural drones for field data collection or trial assessment is a plus.
Additional InformationWhat We Offer: - A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
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