QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced knowledge in organic chemical synthesis with a PhD in chemistry, medicinal chemistry or relatedPostdoc and experience abroad, as well as in crop protection or pharmaceutical research are all an advantage but not essentialGood English language skillsCreativity, curiosity and enthusiasm to drive innovationsInterpersonal and communication skills to develop innovative solutions in a diverse teamRESPONSIBILITIESWork on the identification and development of highly effective, innovative chemical crop protection active ingredients designed to meet global market needsJoin a diverse, international and multi-disciplinary teamLead an organic synthesis laboratory teamDesign active ingredients, their synthesis with a laboratory team, analyze their biological activity and use structure-activity relationships to initiate new designsDrive multiparameter optimizations, applying medicinal chemistry concepts at the interface of fungi and plantsNavigate at the frontiers of chemistry, modeling, biology, agronomy, regulatory and intellectual propertyWork with modern technologies and stay abreast of new developments (organic synthesis, drug discovery, competitor activities)Network with academia, scientific partners and technology providers