Technical Lead

At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission the Technical Services team is currently seeking a Technical Lead. This individual will be responsible for providing technical leadership across our product portfolios and leading technical transfer during new product introductions.

We have a Flexible Work Location approach and this role can be based in Calgary AB Guelph ON or remotely across Canada with preference given to Ontario and Western Canada.

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical leadership and direction of the herbicide and insecticide portfolios.
• Lead technical transfer during new product introduction; provide technical guidance on performance positioning customer value and sustainability.
• Lead the development and execution of the technical field plan and technical marketing tactics.

Qualifications :

• Minimum Bachelors degree preferably in Agriculture or Science (Masters of Science or PhD preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience in the Ag industry.
• Broad agronomic knowledge of crop production in Canada.
• Broad understanding of product development process and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Travel requirements 25%.

Additional Information :

• Authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential and a company vehicle combined with challenging and meaningful work learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment.

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs.
• Comprehensive Benefit offering Pension and Group Retirement program with company match and Profit Sharing.
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App.
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs including a Flexible Work Location approach and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days vacation for all employees.

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 gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Syngenta Contact Information:

If you need assistance during the application process please contact the Service Desk at

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies please contact .

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time