Business Operations Lead

Syngenta Group

Durham, North Carolina, United States
Base: $106,400 - $152,000 annually; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
7+ years management consulting or strategy experience
End-to-end initiative ownership from strategy to sustainment
Experience in global matrix organizations with regional structures
Syngenta Group is seeking a Business Operations Lead in Durham, NC, to drive cross-functional transformation initiatives and support strategic alignment between Seeds R&D leadership and various business functions. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in management consulting or transformation roles and be adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the connective tissue between Seeds R&D leadership and critical business partners to orchestrate cross-functional alignment.
  • The position requires owning initiatives from strategy through sustained implementation, ensuring solutions stick and deliver lasting value.
  • Syngenta offers a full benefit package including medical dental vision starting on day one, along with a 401k plan with company match.

Matching Summary

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Syngenta Group is seeking a Business Operations Lead in Durham, NC, to drive cross-functional transformation initiatives and support strategic alignment between Seeds R&D leadership and various business functions. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in management consulting or transformation roles and be adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics.

Salary

Base: $106,400 - $152,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Full medical dental vision, 401k match, profit sharing, paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years management consulting or strategy experience
  • End-to-end initiative ownership from strategy to sustainment
  • Experience in global matrix organizations with regional structures
  • Cross-functional partnership across Finance HR Quality Risk
  • Structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven thinking skills
  • Executive communication and PowerPoint storytelling capabilities
  • Financial modeling and business case development expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Background in biotech pharma agriculture or R&D industries
  • M&A integration or post-merger operating model experience
  • Exposure to ERP implementations governance frameworks
  • Change management certification such as Prosci or ADKAR
  • Advanced degree like MBA or equivalent qualification
  • Additional languages beyond English proficiency
  • Regulatory or quality environment exposure

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years in management consulting corporate strategy or PMO leadership
  • Proven track record of end-to-end initiative ownership
  • Legal authorization to work in the US permanently without sponsorship
  • Experience navigating global matrix organizations
  • Advanced degree (MBA) preferred

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently

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