Head CP R&D Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management
Inseriert am: 27.04.2020
Head CP R&D Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management - (18018861)
Description
Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve.
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.
The Crop Protection R&D Technology & Digital Integration team is currently seeking a Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management Head. In this role you will lead, support and facilitate the evaluation, collaboration and co-development of new technologies, compounds and products within the scope of the Crop Protection R&D pipeline internally through cross functional collaborations as well as through managing third-party relations.
Accountabilities
Lead, develop and motivate a team of experts in acquisition, licensing and collaboration management for R&D projects
Analyze and assess new external collaborations and alliance opportunities together with CP R&D stakeholders, prepare and propose deal scope with input from Legal in order to have a most favourable business outcome
Support CP R&D and work closely with the CP commercial 3rd Party team to lead and/or participate in meetings and negotiations with third parties and follow-up collaboration projects for obligations (meeting, reports, prolongation, payments, etc.)
Support the CP R&D strategy by ensuring that the best terms are obtained for R&D collaborations and compounds/products/technology to be acquired, divested or licensed in or out
Co-ordinate between R&D and Commercial Functions as well as Group Companies for collaborations which extend over different R&D and/or business areas or various regions/territories
Co-ordinate with the commercial 3rd Party team to ensure a consistent approach to 3rd party portfolio prioritization activities and collaborations
Establish and maintain the collaboration and licensing database on all relevant third-party collaborations at R&D level, and links to the respective agreements at a global headquarter level
Act as key-account manager for Japanese companies for R&D collaborations
Member of the CP Early Competitor team and support the review of Biological leads through team members and resources
Lead the CPR Functional Collaboration Committee – Chair the meetings and manage the FCC collaboration process and budget to request, prioritize and fund proposals from the Functions
Partner and leverage Syngenta Ventures and M&A when appropriate.
Qualifications
Critical knowledge and education
A strong academic foundation in natural sciences to post-graduate level
Basic knowledge of CP technologies including chemistry, biological targets, etc. and broad knowledge of the CP compounds across the industry and the Syngenta portfolio
Broad knowledge of Group competitors – strategy and pipeline
Deep understanding of needs and processes involved in obtaining agreements and deals
Legal and IP knowledge and training
Managing partnerships and strategic collaboration training
Critical experience
Experienced negotiator: 5+ experience in third party negotiations and relationship management
Established network with key third parties or able to establish/maintain new network internally and externally
Good understanding of various deal structures and capable to propose and negotiate appropriate agreement in collaboration with Legal
Open communicator. Gains commitment of individuals and stakeholders in order to make the deal
Capability to foresee what is best for Syngenta and the third party
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
Professional appearance vis-à-vis third parties (self-confident personality)
Open personality
Excellent organizer, coordinator and networker (internally and externally)
Passion for networking internally and externally. Collaborates and builds networks effectively across organizational and functional boundaries as well as externally
Drive collaboration negotiation process to receive best terms for Syngenta
Able to propose and challenge collaboration proposals and term sheets
Capable to scope a collaboration deal and lead or participate in a negotiation team with members from legal, IP, R&D and/or business
Capable to understand complex agreements and IP related matters
Good understanding of financial terms
We offer a variety of financial and none-financial benefits including:
Annual bonuses
A competitive pension fund plan
Preferential conditions with insurance companies
On campus health and fitness services
Family-friendly initiatives
Exclusive reduction offers for employees
We look forward for to your application.
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
