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 Syngenta's competitive position.
Responsibilities:
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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.
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Plan and coordinate harmonized global field trial programs, assembling cross-functional teams across research, regions, and countries to deliver data efficiently and on time.
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Translate field data into compelling, market-oriented technical strategies and launch plans aligned with business objectives.
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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.
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Identify new market opportunities across active ingredients, formulations, and emerging technologies, including digital and precision application solutions.
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Support third-party product development and contribute to co-development negotiations to expand the portfolio.
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Influence stakeholders at global, regional, and country level across a complex, highly regulated, multicultural environment.