Built on innovation, inclusion, and sustainability, our pillars shape the way we lead the transformation of global food production.

Who we are

Syngenta is part of the Syngenta Group, bringing global innovation and local expertise together to lead in plant technological advances. With 56,000 people across 90+ countries, the Group is shaping the technologies that will feed the future.

We work to drive transformation at speed and scale, arming food producers with the tools they need to feed the world’s growing population while protecting our most valuable asset – the planet. This purpose inspires and drives every employee, in all of our teams around the world.

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Our purpose and values

Our ambition is big: to be recognized as the “Google of Agriculture", strengthening our position as an AgTech innovation leader.

Hear what Caroline Barth, Chief Human Resources Officer of Syngenta Group, has to say about our company’s values.

Global footprint, local impact

We’ve made sustainability a defining part of our purpose.

As food producers face the prospect of feeding a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050, we need to ensure that they can achieve this while protecting the Earth’s natural resources.

Backed by over 6,500 researchers in 150 global hubs, Syngenta is harnessing science to deliver sustainable solutions. Learn how we’re shaping the future of sustainable plant technology.

To better understand and solve the complex challenges facing today’s food systems, we work with local food producers, supply and value chains, academia, and communities around the world.

Discover how Syngenta implements its sustainability commitments and strengthens local communities through a global network of more than 300 projects and partnerships.

Employee benefits and work-life balance

At Syngenta, we’re committed to helping our employees thrive, both at work and in life.

Feeding 10 billion people by 2050 requires your best thinking. Our benefits are designed to remove barriers so you can focus on building technology that matters—whether that's optimizing crop yields with AI or engineering climate-resilient seeds.

Great work deserves great benefits. Take a look at what a career at Syngenta can offer you:

Flexible working

From hybrid working to part-time roles, our flexible working options mean happier, more productive teams.

Health & wellbeing programs

We invest in supporting your health and wellbeing - it's important that you achieve that work-life balance.

Parental leave

We offer a supportive environment for all parents, including different types of leave, to help you enjoy quality time with new arrivals.

Pension plans and bonuses

It's never to early to plan your golden years. Our generous pension schemes help support your financial future.

"Life at Syngenta comes with real support when you need it. Our Employee Assistance Program provides 24/7 access to practical help for real-life challenges. Whether you're dealing with work stress, need legal advice, or want to level up your wellness game, we've got your back with confidential support that fits around you. Help when and where you need it."

 

Jennifer Kaiser, HR, Basel

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Jennifer Kaiser

Career development and growth

At Syngenta, we don’t just offer jobs, we build lifelong careers.

We're harnessing technology to reimagine the future of food, and we need the brightest minds to make this happen.

We invest in your development so you can grow your career while shaping the future of global food production.

By joining Syngenta, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding global food security. By leveraging AI, your work will help global food producers overcome challenges and sustainably secure the future of food.

Find your purpose. Shape the agritech revolution. Join Syngenta.

Innovation driven by purpose

Digital farming is the practice of harnessing technology to stay at the forefront of the agritech revolution. By harnessing technology such as AI, drones, and apps, as well as biological solutions, we can help farmers grow crops more easily, efficiently, and sustainably.

Our teams of engineers, agronomists, data scientists, and digital pioneers are committed to finding solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges in food security and sustainability.

Learn more about the people at the heart of our initiatives and discover the real-world impact of our work at Syngenta.

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Science and Technology (S&T) Prize

Syngenta’s scientific community is a driver of innovation, collaborating with farmers, experts and communities around the globe to harness new research and technology and take on some of the world’s biggest problems, from food security to mitigating the impact of climate change on crops.

Syngenta recognizes our scientists' innovative achievements through the Science and Technology (S&T) Prize.

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Join our Talent Community

We're looking for talented individuals to help Syngenta shape the future of agriculture.



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