As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects, and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat, and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.  

• Lead the global technical development of new AI’s plus key strategic projects, from early field testing through to product launch and AI lifecycle management, actively looking for new approaches to enhance or re-position a product’s value proposition.
• Plan and coordinate harmonized field trial programs, liaising with research, the regions, and countries - assembling teams to deliver data efficiently and on time.
• Provide technical positioning for AI’s and design and communicate technical strategies for product use and development plans to deliver agreed business objectives.
• Translate data into compelling technical launch plans that meet market/customer needs.
• Lead biology activities within global MPTs and PLTs according to portfolio.
• Foster technical networking, as well as actively seeking contacts with customers and key influencers to develop and support solutions.
• Drive strategic innovation and creativity in projects and solutions, identifying new market opportunities for active ingredients, formulations and use of technology.

• Excellent knowledge of agronomy (farmer practices) and agricultural sciences with an in depth knowledge of plant pathology and resistance management (e.g. MSc, Ph.D. or relevant agronomy experience).
• In-depth knowledge of technical profiles, properties and positioning of Syngenta and competitor products and associated technologies.
• Understanding of the R&D organization, and key processes involved with development of new AI’s and products.
• Analytical thinking and passion for digital technology and application in field trialing activities.
• 3-5 years of local market experience in agronomy and disease control.
• Experience in the planning, implementation and management of field trials.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization techniques to present field trial results in a new and easily understandable way.
• Proven track-record of delivering successful development projects in country/region/global role.
• Leadership, team working skills and resilience in a multi-functional and multi-cultural environment, utilizing effective verbal and written communication.
• Proactive communication and alignment with stakeholders.
• Open-minded thinking – beyond current practices and structures.

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

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment   
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence  
•  Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options  
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)  

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.