Global Technical Manager – Insect Control Development

As Global Technical Manager Insect Control Development you will design and implement technical development strategies for new active ingredients and innovative technologies bridging Research & Development (R&D) with marketing regulatory and chemistry functions on a global scale. You will provide scientific and agronomic expertise alongside market and competitor foresight driving complex international development projects from early field testing through to launch and lifecycle management central to strengthening Syngentas competitive position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead global technical development of new active ingredients and strategic projects from early field testing to launch and lifecycle management continuously enhancing or repositioning product value propositions.
• Plan and coordinate harmonized global field trial programs assembling cross-functional teams across research regions and countries to deliver data efficiently and on time.
• Translate field data into compelling market-oriented technical strategies and launch plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead biology activities within global Multi-Product Teams (MPTs) Product Launch Teams (PLTs) and Active Ingredient Management (AIM) Teams fostering technical networks with customers and key influencers.
• Identify new market opportunities across active ingredients formulations and emerging technologies including digital and precision application solutions.
• Support third-party product development and contribute to co-development negotiations to expand the portfolio.
• Influence stakeholders at global regional and country level across a complex highly regulated multicultural environment.

Qualifications :

• MSc or PhD in agronomy agricultural sciences or a closely related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Broad knowledge of agribusiness including crop protection biologicals biostimulants abiotic stress management and new technologies is required.
• In-depth understanding of technical profiles and positioning of crop protection products including competitor landscapes.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in crop protection development or technical management in a regional or global role.
• Demonstrated experience with insect control products including insecticide mode of action resistance management and insect pest biology.
• Solid understanding of R&D processes involved in the development of new active ingredients and products.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into market-oriented commercially relevant messages.
• Passion for digital technology and experience establishing digital solutions that support trialing excellence.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver projects in a multifunctional multicultural environment with strong results orientation and efficient use of resources.
• Effective influencing and communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups with the ability to navigate ambiguity complexity and competing commercial pressures while maintaining technical integrity.

Additional Information :

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
• A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
• 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 flexible working attractive bonus system onsite doctor fitness room canteen and other benefits such as Family friendly initiatives Child and Family allowance

Please send your complete application withyour English CV diploma and work certificate copies.

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.
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time