Company Description Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group. Company Description Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group. 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. Job Description About the role We are seeking a Lead, AI Enablement Technologies to run a cross-cutting strategic function within Engineering and Technology. This role makes AI a first-class, measured, and safely operated capability across R you still read code, review architecture, and evaluate tools directly. Exceptional communication skills, able to explain complex AI infrastructure to executives and engineers alike. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing safety frameworks, including red-teaming methodologies, adversarial testing, and model performance evaluation at scale. Proven track record in managing technology budgets, capital expenditure planning, and cost optimisation across infrastructure investments. Experience authoring and socializing technical architecture decisions and design documentation across cross-functional teams. Strong vendor management and technology partnership experience, with ability to evaluate, negotiate, and integrate third-party solutions effectively. Hands-on experience with popular ML frameworks, tools, and platforms (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, Ray, or equivalent) to maintain technical credibility and inform infrastructure decisions. Demonstrated success leading large-scale technology initiatives or organizational transformations, with ability to drive adoption and change management across diverse stakeholder groups. Strong metrics-driven mindset with proven ability to establish, track, and optimise key performance indicators for infrastructure utilisation, cost efficiency, and system reliability. Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering teams in fast-growing or matrix organisational environments. Familiarity with responsible AI governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry best practices for AI safety and ethics. Additional Information Site Details Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott's Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range. What we offer Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical
Lead AI Enablement Technology employer: Syngenta AG
Syngenta Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, where innovation meets agriculture. With a strong commitment to employee growth through extensive training options and a collaborative culture, we empower our team to tackle meaningful challenges in agricultural technology. Our comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and flexible working arrangements, ensures that our employees thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to sustainable solutions for global food security.
