Market Access and Compliance Expert

Into action

Make a global impact in seed movement and phytosanitary compliance. At Syngenta Vegetable & Flowers, we operate in over 50 countries and sell our seeds in more than 150. Every seed we move across borders must meet regulatory requirements — and your expertise will ensure it happens smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently. As our  Market Access and Compliance Expert , you will be the driving force behind seamless global seed movements in Vegetables and Flowers various crops.

The challenge

• Monitoring relevant trade-lanes and keeping track of effective and new restrictions that may be relevant for the company and communicating with stakeholders accordingly.
• Capturing the need of Pest Risk Analysis to gain market access and coordinate needed actions towards the NPPOs or seed associations involved with the subsequent follow up and support with the parts involved until its completion.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for phytosanitary compliance by mapping and understanding the regulatory framework on plant health regulations, and in particular international movement of seeds.
• Connect with Phytosanitary, and Seed Movement Compliance, legal and regulatory teams and internal stakeholders to validate interpretations to ensure that the right approach is followed.
• Collaborating on the maintenance of a database as a center of ‘truth’ to be considered for export and re-export purposes.
• Monitoring changes in the legislation across the world on relevant combinations. Assess and provides clear input of the potential impact of regulatory changes.
• Collaborating with stakeholders involved in seed production to bring solutions when encountering difficulties for issuance of phytosanitary certificates.
• Collaborate across R&D, Supply Chain, Legal, and Regulatory teams to resolve compliance challenges and secure timely certification.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree and proven experience in international seed trade, plant health regulations, or global seed marketing requirements.
• Solid understanding of import permits, phytosanitary certificates, and international seed movement processes.
• Traceability mindset, with the ability to understand changes in regulations and translate them into practical business guidance.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a complex, matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and cultural contexts.
• Ability to work independently while aligning with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; other languages such as Dutch, French, or Spanish are a plus.

Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers stronger, more vigorous, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Each of our 28,000 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

What We Offer

• The opportunity to receive an annual bonus and profit-sharing – we celebrate success together!
• Flexible working options where possible to support a healthy work-life balance, including the ability to work from up to 2 days per week from home.
• Grow and thrive – unlimited access to Learning Edge, our online learning platform, where you can continuously develop yourself through various training programs and courses.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free advice, coaching, and support in areas such as career development, emotional support, and legal or financial advice.
• 25 vacation days + 1 vitality day to recharge. From the age of 35, you will receive an extra vacation day every 5 years.
• An attractive pension plan – because your future matters to us.
• If you live more than 5 km away, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way.

Take your chance!

At Syngenta, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued and given the opportunity to grow. Apply now  online and help us ensure that every Syngenta seed reaches its destination. For questions, you can contact our recruiter Nienke Terluin at  [email protected] .