Site Manager – French/English – Toulouse Innovation Center (F/H/X) - CDI

Company Description

At Syngenta, we help address one of the greatest challenges of our time: developing a more sustainable, innovative and high-performing agriculture.

The Toulouse Innovation Center holds a key place in this ambition. A true centre of expertise and innovation, the site brings together dedicated teams in an international, scientific and collaborative environment.

In this context, we are looking for our future Site Manager to support the site's development, drive an ambitious vision and unite teams around a culture of performance, innovation and human engagement.

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine:

Strategic leadership

Transformation

Site management

Human impact in a multicultural environment

Job Description

As Site Manager, you oversee the overall management of the Toulouse Innovation Center and play a central role in the site's dynamics and performance. You are responsible for ensuring smooth operations and creating a stimulating, safe and collaborative work environment. You operate at the heart of an international ecosystem and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders: local teams, regional management, global functions and external partners.

Responsibilities

Set direction and drive site momentum:

Define and champion the site's vision in line with the organisation's priorities

Support transformations and strategic projects

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Ensure a high-performing, agile and results-oriented organisation

Oversee research activities:

Maintain an overall understanding of the site's research programmes and scientific activities

Support research teams by creating the right conditions for innovation to thrive

Act as a bridge between scientific teams and the broader organisation, ensuring alignment between research priorities and site strategy

Manage, unite and develop teams:

Create a positive, collaborative and engaging work environment

Support managers and foster talent development

Encourage accountability, autonomy and innovation

Actively contribute to employee engagement and quality of life at work

Drive financial performance:

Own the site's budget and ensure rigorous, responsible resource management

Build and foster a financial mindset across teams, encouraging smart allocation and challenging the status quo

Drive efficiency and innovation not only in research, but in how resources are planned and utilised

Ensure safety and compliance:

Champion a strong Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture

Ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards

Develop a proactive approach to risk prevention and continuous improvement

Manage social relations and stakeholders:

Maintain quality social dialogue with the site's employee representative bodies

Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Represent the site with regional and international teams

Qualifications

Your profile:

Engineering degree or equivalent Master's level (Bac+5), with a minimum of 10 years' experience in management, including 5 years in an international environment. Non-linear career paths are welcome – what matters most is your ability to unite people, inspire teams and navigate complex environments.

What we are looking for:

A hands-on leader: someone who inspires and brings people together, but who also knows how to roll up their sleeves – actively participating in the delivery of projects and initiatives, not just managing from a distance.

You bring:

Significant experience in site management, operations, production, R&D or a similar environment

A strong management background and the ability to drive organisational change

A proven ability to lead transformation projects in complex, international contexts

Experience in budget management and financial stewardship, with the ability to drive a culture of diligent resource management

Familiarity with research or innovation environments, with the ability to engage meaningfully with scientific teams and programmes

Collaborative and unifying leadership, with a genuine results-driven mindset

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A strong awareness of HSE issues and operational excellence

Full professional fluency in both French and English is mandatory – written and spoken

Beyond your experience, we are looking for a personality who can bring a clear vision, energy and a sincere commitment to the site and its teams.

Additional Information

Why join Syngenta?

Joining Syngenta means becoming part of an internationally recognised company known for its innovation, scientific expertise and commitment to sustainable agriculture.

It also means:

Working in a multicultural and stimulating environment

Holding a strategic role with high visibility

Having a real impact on the development of a key site

Collaborating with passionate and committed teams

Joining a company that invests in talent development and innovation

What we offer:

An attractive compensation package including bonus, profit-sharing and employee savings plan

A company car

A flexible work environment

Development and career advancement opportunities

An annual working agreement of 214 days

Additional benefits in line with company policies

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