About SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG WHO ARE WE? As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture. Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta. WHAT WE DO Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness. We are committed to sustainable agriculture – farming with future generations in mind. We contribute to this challenge by raising productivity through innovative research and new technology. Over the next 20 years, the world’s population will rise by about another two billion. Calorie demand will grow even faster, as diets in countries such as China increasingly shift to meat. In many parts of the world, agricultural land is limited and water scarce already today. This situation will intensify in the future. So tomorrow’s growers will have to produce much more food and animal feed with today’s natural resources. At the same time, they will continue growing fibers like cotton, and add crops for fuels such as bioethanol. In addition, agriculture has to protect the environment, for example by reducing “greenhouse gases” and preserving natural habitats from the plow. This all means that growers must increase their yields – the amount of crop per field. Our products play a key role in making that possible. Our company provides two main types of products: seeds and crop protection. They help growers worldwide raise the quantity and quality of their crops.
Career WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU Agronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, information technology, business or finance – at Syngenta both students and graduates are presented with a wide range of disciplines that may turn out to be the starting point for an international career. Syngenta is seeking young talents in order to meet the present and future challenges of a constantly changing environment. At our company both students and graduates can apply their knowledge, gain initial experience in a variety of areas and benefit from the know-how of our employees. At Syngenta, you will be in a position to set something in motion and to contribute to the success of a company where your work matters. Syngenta offers you various entry level options, for instance via our graduate programs or via an internship. Of course, you can also apply directly to one of our open positions on www.syngenta.com. Our Finance Management Program offers graduates a chance to pursue a development program that is tailored to their needs. Over a 3 year period, graduates will benefit from exposure to many different aspects of our business with a combination of 3 different roles, a structured training program, mentoring and the opportunity to acquire a recognized post graduate finance qualification such as CIMA, CFA or ACCA. Our ambition is to develop our future finance leaders and help graduates realize their potential for an international career. We host our International Assessment Center (in English) twice a year in spring and autumn. FACTS AND FIGURES Headquarters: Basel (CH) Subsidiaries in Switzerland: Dielsdorf Kaisten Monthey Münchwilen Stein Subsidiaries worldwide: In over 90 countries Sales in 2010: US$ 11.6 billion Number of employees: Switzerland: about 2,960 Worldwide: about 26,000 Starting opportunities: Permanent positions Internships Post-doctoral positions Syngenta Graduate Programs (e.g. Finance, Supply Chain, Information Systems) Application: We look forward to receiving your online application on: www.syngenta.com. OUR STRENGTHS: Exciting growth sector, tailor-made graduate programs, individual development plan, dynamic and international environment, collaborative and inspiring culture. YOUR SOFT SKILLS: Interest in agribusiness, commitment, enthusiasm, flexibility, cross-cultural competence, project management skills, team spirit, excellent command in English (company language).
Contact Contact: Human Resources Switzerland Finance Management Program: graduatef.programme@syngenta.com Address: Syngenta Crop Protection AG Schwarzwaldallee 215 P.O. Box 4002 Basel Switzerland Internet: www.syngenta.com www.syngenta.ch