Competitive Intelligence Manager
Syngenta Group Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Market Research role at Syngenta Group. Beijing · full-time.
Pay not stated Market Research salary
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What you'll do
- Build competitive and technology intelligence capabilities for Seeds Research China
- Analyze science, intellectual property, pipelines, and industry players from an outside-in view
- Support Syngenta Group China with competitive intelligence insights
- Engage stakeholders across management levels and coordinate work in a matrix structure
- Manage multiple projects while working across functions, countries, and cultures
What you bring
- Ten or more years in seeds research and development, preferably in seeds, biotechnology, or agricultural technology
- Broad knowledge of seed research, product development, intellectual property, and regulatory affairs
- An undergraduate degree in plant science, plant molecular biology, plant genetics, genomics, or a related life science field
- Experience communicating with people from varied technical backgrounds in highly collaborative settings
- Strength in competitive analysis, stakeholder engagement, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organization
Who this fits
This role suits someone with deep seeds research and development experience who can connect scientific, intellectual property, pipeline, and industry perspectives. You should be comfortable influencing stakeholders and coordinating across functions, businesses, countries, and cultures. The position is based onsite in Beijing and sits within a matrix organization.
From the employer
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 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. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
The Competitive Intelligence Manager, reporting to the Head Seeds R&D Partnerships and Open Innovation, is a member of the Seeds R&D Partnerships and External Innovation Management team, with the responsibility to establish the functional capability for competitive and technology intelligence within Seeds Research China and provide support to Syngenta Group China.
Required Knowledge/Qualifications/Experience
- Broad knowledge of the seeds research and product development and associated functions (e.g. Intellectual property, regulatory affairs)
- 10+ years experience in Seeds R&D roles, experience in a seed company / biotechnology company / agriculture technology start-up preferred.
- Undergraduate degree, PhD is a preferred in a relevant fields e.g. plant science, plant molecular biology, plant genetics/genomics or closely related Life Science degree.
- Experience working in highly collaborative environment and effectively communicating to audiences from diverse technical backgrounds.
- Ability to collaborate across different functions, businesses, countries and cultures.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Latest concepts in competitive and strategic analysis.
- Experience in outside-in analysis of science, IP, pipelines and industrial players
- Experience in stakeholder engagement across all management levels in the organization
Required Professional and Personal Capabilities
- Leadership, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Oral and written communications skills, as well as organization skills and the ability to manage projects within a matrix organizational structure.
- Multi-task management skills will be required.
- A platform with a combination of a booming agricultural industry in China domestic market and global resources and exposure, where you can fully develop your potential
- A culture that promotes Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Competitive annual base salary (ABS) and short-term incentive (STI) plans
- Standard social benefits and housing fund package according to Chinese government policies, plus supplementary medical insurance
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