Administrative Assistant PTNAI & Site Services (m/f/d)

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Administrative Assistant PTNAI & Site Services (m/f/d)

Posted 15.04.2026APPLY NOW

Administrative Assistant PTNAI & Site Services (m/f/d)

Posted 15.04.2026APPLY NOW

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers face these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all - by promoting the minimization of land use and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection ensures the protection of plants from sowing to harvest. From sowing to harvest, crops must be protected from weeds, insects, and diseases as well as from droughts, floods, heat, and cold. The headquarters of Syngenta Crop Protection is located in Switzerland.

Did you know that Syngenta has the Friendly Working Space certificate?

Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of employees and awards all Swiss locations with the "Friendly Work Space" label. At Syngenta, the health and well-being of employees are the key to business success. Read more about it here: https://friendlyworkspace.ch/de/das-label/das-sind-die-label-friendly-work-space-betriebe

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant PTNAI (Process Technology New Active Ingredient) & Site Services (m/f/d) based in Münchwilen, Aargau.

Job Description

As an Administrative Assistant PTNAI & Site Services (m/f/d), you provide essential support for the areas of process technology and site services in Münchwilen. As an important interface, you ensure smooth operation of the diverse processes with your administrative expertise. In this central position, you are a reliable support for the entire team and take on the following core tasks:

Responsibilities:

• Central contact point and management of the administrative processes of the process technology department (documentation, meetings, quarterly reports) as well as representation for other administrative functions
• Management of resource planning tools and databases; participation in organizational design and project planning, as well as process optimization
• Support of HR administrative processes (recruiting, onboarding, employee documentation) in coordination with HR
• Coordination of meeting calendars and scheduling for department, cross-departmental, and leadership team meetings
• Maintenance of intranet and digital data storage systems to ensure information quality
• Management of finance and procurement processes (time tracking, travel expenses, payments, orders)
• Support of the HSE department in performance tracking and document management
• Support of project engineering teams by maintaining CAPEX project dashboards

Qualifications

• Completed commercial basic education (EFZ) or equivalent qualification
• 3-5 years of professional experience as an Administrative Assistant in technical environments, including leadership team support
• Experience in change management projects and ability to coordinate smaller initiatives desirable
• HSE knowledge is an advantage
• Knowledge of Syngenta processes and tools is an advantage
• Fluent German and English skills
• Independent, proactive working style as well as strong ability to collaborate with various stakeholders at all hierarchy levels (internal and external)

Additional Information

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits, including:

• Valuable and impactful work in an international environment
• Open corporate culture with a diverse workforce
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of home office
• Extensive training opportunities
• Convenient commute with free parking and staff bus
• Attractive pension fund & bonus system
• Comprehensive benefits such as: company doctor, on-site sports facilities and discounted fitness subscription, staff restaurant, exclusive employee discounts and benefits, child and family allowances, additional benefits

Do you feel addressed? We look forward to receiving your complete online application including CV, cover letter, diplomas, motivation letter, and certificates.

Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.