Technical Lead West & Central Africa

The Technical Leader West & Central Africa is responsible for driving technical excellence and supporting Syngentas business growth across the region. The role provides technical leadership for product development launches positioning and stewardship while acting as a key technical partner to Commercial Marketing Regulatory and Field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate regional technical field scientist & technical activities (field trials product development demonstrations and technical support) across West & Central Africa.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) including trial design execution data analysis and technical positioning.
• Act as the regional technical reference for crop protection solutions providing expert support to Marketing Sales Regulatory and CPD teams.
• Translate agronomic and biological data into clear technical recommendations for product positioning and portfolio strategy.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders (research institutes key growers distributors universities and authorities).
• Deliver technical training to internal teams customers and partners to strengthen product knowledge and field execution.
• Ensure all technical activities comply with Syngenta HSE standards stewardship guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
• Monitor pest disease and resistance trends in the region and contribute to integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
• Provide technical input for strategic planning and long-term portfolio development in West & Central Africa.

Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters degree in Agronomy Crop Science Plant Protection Entomology or a related field.

Minimum 58 years of experience in crop protection agronomy technical development or field trial management.

Strong technical knowledge of crop protection products pests diseases and cropping systems relevant to West & Central Africa.

Proven ability to lead influence and collaborate across cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Experience in planning executing and interpreting field trials and translating results into commercial value.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Fluent in English; French is a strong advantage due to regional coverage.

Willingness to travel extensively within West & Central Africa.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership and credibility
• Strong agronomic and biological expertise
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Stakeholder management and relationship building
• Project management and execution focus
• Strategic mindset with strong field orientation

Why Join Syngenta

At Syngenta we are committed to improving global food security through sustainable agriculture. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on farming systems across West & Central Africa while working in a diverse dynamic and innovation-driven environment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time