Role purpose

To plan, coordinate and administer applications for Plant Variety Protection (PVP) of newly developed plant varieties in India as per the Vegetables protection policy. To coordinate and support Vegetables PVP filing activities in other APAC countries.

Obtain and maintain applications for Plant Variety Protection for all relevant Syngenta vegetables varieties in India according to the Vegetables protection policy.Ensure close collaboration and alignment with the vegetables registration specialist responsible for obtaining Marketing Authorization at State level in India.To coordinate and support registration specialists in other APAC countries with their Vegetables registration and PVP activities.Cooperating and communicating with relevant business and R&D stakeholders as well as expert counterparts in other functions, such as Registration Specialists in other regions.Working with outside agencies and the relevant national authoritiesSupport and advise the business and R&D on procedural and legal issues related to PVP.Ensure archiving of all official documentation in registration dossiers; maintain the registration records in relevant databases; and share key information with internal stakeholders when relevant. Data to be complete, accurate and on time.Manage the budget and related financial procedures of all PVP applications.Review and update local PVP and Market Authorization process documentation consistent with relevant country laws and regulationsMaintain current understanding of relevant country laws and regulationsSupport the R&D and Production & Supply organizations with guidance related to import/export and phytosanitary regulationsRepresent Syngenta in national and regional trade organizations.
Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner. Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge & experience

Bachelor degree preferably in Agriculture or equivalent knowledge gained through proven experience.Knowledge of technical aspects of plant varieties and/or knowledge of relevant Seed and IP related laws and regulationsStrong computer and database management skillsAt least 5 years of working experience in a complex international organizational environmentWorking experience in a business driven, fast changing and highly innovative organization.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Ability to combine breeding/ botanical/ phytopathology knowledge with internal and external rules and regulations.Willingness to learn new skills, open to new ways of workingAnalytical / attention to detailStrong sense of organization, priority setting and teamworkAbility to work autonomously within an international environmentAbility to work extended hours during intense workload periodsAbility to communicate and interact efficiently within diverse environments (colleagues, decision makers, outside agents, authorities, etc.).
Additional Information
Full command of the English languageRole requires local and international travel