Good Place to Work – Interviewing Andréia Shiwa

A Workplace that Listens!

Today, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Andréia Shiwa, a cherished member of the SynTech Research Group family for more than four years.

Join us in celebrating Andréia’s invaluable contributions and remarkable professional journey. In her own words, she’ll share the wealth of experience and insights she has cultivated during her time with SynTech!

1️⃣ What is your primary role at SynTech Research Group, and how would you describe your day-to-day responsibilities?
“More than 4 years in the company. My primary role is Regulatory Affairs and Product Registration Manager in Brazil.”

2️⃣ What aspect of your job motivates you and gets you excited to come to work every day?
1. The challenges and learning opportunities.
2. Possibilities to work and interact with people from different cultures, expertise, and life experiences.
3. Collaborate on the strategies to support new technologies for use in food production.

3️⃣ What are the values and culture of SynTech Research Group that resonate most with you?
“Ethical behaviour & respect for the people.”

4️⃣ What specific company programs or benefits do you consider contribute to it being a great place to work?
“Flexibility with my location during work and the possibilities to consider career opportunities in different geographies.”

5️⃣ What is your favourite activity or hobby outside of work, and how have you found support or community for it within the company?
“Staying with my family, travelling, and getting to know different cultures and people.”

6️⃣ Is there a particular achievement or project in your career at SynTech Research Group that you are especially proud of?
“Being part of this big team at the local, regional, and global levels, and supporting the building of the local regulatory team and the learnings from this experience.”
“Additionally, I was invited in 2022 to perform regulatory training in BioSolutions, which was a huge challenge, once counted on the participation of many professionals and experts from the crop protection and plant nutrition sector, which was well received by the participants.”

7️⃣ How would you describe the relationship among employees at SynTech Research Group and how does it contribute to the work atmosphere?
“The relationship is collaborative and respectful between people, from different areas and different geographies.”

8️⃣ Is there any personal story or anecdote you’d like to share about your time at SynTech Research Group that exemplifies why you enjoy working here?
“I don’t have any special story, but here I have the freedom to position my ideas and opinions and can see that the company leadership is always concerned to do their best to make the company a good place to work.”

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