Assistant to Global Leadership Team Members

The Assistant to Global Leadership Team Members at Syngenta Group plays a crucial role in supporting the company's top executives. Syngenta Group is a global leader in agricultural technology, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company is dedicated to creating tailored solutions that enhance farming practices while safeguarding the environment. With a workforce of 56,000 professionals across 90 countries, Syngenta Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that drives breakthrough solutions for farmers and society. The Assistant to Global Leadership Team Members handles a wide range of administrative and strategic tasks. This includes managing the busy schedules of two Global Leadership Team (GLT) members, approving expense reports, drafting confidential correspondence, and organizing complex global travel plans. The role also involves coordinating multiple internal and external meetings, researching and addressing sensitive issues, and ensuring seamless coordination across executive offices. The Assistant acts as a gatekeeper, balancing the needs of the GLT members and maintaining discretion and sound judgment in all interactions. To excel in this role, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional education and at least 5–8 years of experience supporting executive leadership teams in a complex, global multinational company. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build trust-based relationships, and outstanding judgment are essential. Proficiency in modern digital workplace tools, such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint, is also required. The role demands high flexibility to accommodate a demanding and fluid schedule, as well as the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high-quality output. Nice-to-have skills include proficiency in additional languages beyond English and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving. Understanding the agricultural business and global industry drivers is highly preferred. The role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The company provides a variety of financial and non-financial benefits, including a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working arrangements, and family-friendly initiatives. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional education. - 5–8 years of experience supporting Executive Leadership Team members in a complex, global multinational company. - Business-fluent written and verbal communication skills in English. - High proficiency in modern digital workplace tools, enterprise productivity suites (such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint), collaboration platforms, and various AI productivity tools. - High flexibility to accommodate a demanding and fluid schedule. - Understanding of the agricultural business and global industry drivers (nice-to-have).