Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Technical Product Lead Seedcare

ROLE PURPOSE
• Lead, deliver and support the future and existing Seedcare portfolio
• To ensure a consolidated summary of the technical data across the countries into technical launch plans, supporting new product introductions
• Act as Seedcare CPD Business Partner in Regional, Global and BU Teams

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Plan, coordinate, execute and lead Seedcare projects from early stage through development and launch activities and support PLCM activities in AME
• Accountable at BU level for selected active ingredients as the technical business partner to support the AME Seedcare Marketing Lead
• Ensure BU technical needs are fully factored into AME development projects from the start
• Through a good understanding of the Seedcare products application methods and treated seed quality controls, contribute to the development of Seedcare PAS(Product-Application-Services)
• Participate in GAP definition and solution development through understanding of market evolution and competitor analysis
• Ensure good stewardship practices are implemented in accordance with the above PAS and GAP principles
• Own use recommendations of all Seedcare Labels
• Be an active member of the AME Seedcare Leadership Team
• Represent field development in Project Management Teams, e.g. BUPT
• Support in country TL’s, Regulatory and CU with aspects like training, recommendations, technical leaflets, data, etc. when required
• Provide complete transparency of trial plans and CPD costs in relevant systems
• Ensure that all operations under direct control comply with Syngenta Health, Safety & Environmental policies, and guidelines as well as any other relevant Syngenta or statutory policies

Qualifications
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND KEY CHALLENGES
• Ability to provide technical strategic input.
• Ability to deliver outputs working across a complex range of interfaces
• Ability to maintain standards and technical integrity
• Close interfaces with BU Project and Portfolio teams, to keep market intimacy and to develop an effective network
• Ensure biological elements of projects are kept on their critical paths and are delivered on time and efficiently

Key Relationships
• Seedcare Portfolio team
• Seedcare Institute colleagues
• AME Project management
• Global and Regional Product Biology
• BU Portfolio and Regulatory teams
• Technical Leads and Field Scientists

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Critical Knowledge
• Agronomist/Crop protection engineer with strong technical background
• Very good understanding of technical and market aspects
• Seed applied technologies (seed treatments, polymers, inoculants), seed biology
• In-depth knowledge of the technical properties of Syngenta and competitor products and associated technologies
• Understand trialling, protocol design and statistical analysis
• Leadership and Teamwork in a multicultural environment

Critical Skills
• Excellent networking capabilities
• Strong technical communication
• Strong verbal and written English. Arabic/French/Turkish/Persian will be an added advantage

Critical Experience
• Experience in the implementation, management and analysis of field trials
• Experience in managing development projects
• Preferably a M.Sc. degree or equivalent with at least 5 years experience in crop protection or related field
• Proven track record in a research/development environment
• Experience in practical field execution of trial work
• Critical leadership capabilities
• Set ambitious strategic goals
• Develops clever strategies and sets aligned objectives for individuals and teams
• Prioritize actions and ensures appropriate support and resources
• Communicates inspirationally
• Gains commitment of key reports and stakeholders in a compelling way
• Help us see how our objectives are aligned to the company strategy and add value

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Syngenta on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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