Company Description

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

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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, Syngenta’s CPD is seeking for a Manager for Brazil.

Job Description

Location: São Paulo – BR

About This Job:

Drive and align the fungicide development programs in Brazil according with the Global CP Strategy and with the Regional Priorities.Lead the fungicide programs across all crops and focused on the SMS in the Brazil territory to establishing priorities according to the Business demand and opportunities.Be the technical reference for fungicide Control products in the R&D organization at Brazil territory and Regional Level, across all crops;Promote best practice sharing and foster innovation and creativity within CP R&D. Develop a strategy for fungal resistance and disease management in major cropsGlobal Plant Pathology Stakeholder Alignment: Fungicide Management Strategies

The ideal candidate will:

Support the processes to capture inputs from MKT, Technical Support team from all levels (Global, Regional and Territory), through PLT´s /Pro Team and transform them into projects.Support activities for the implementation of development (samples forecast/request, protocols inputs, capabilities and staff/trialists training needs).Align with Global Product Biology leads, the Assets strategy and translate them in product development priorities for the Region and territories.Actively participate in the process of data analysis, summarization, conclusions and recommendation of projects, aligning it with global / regional / territory MKT, ensuring alignment across the region.Ensure technical consistency across Brazil regarding product knowledge, trial methodologies, biological targets, crop sectors to support proper product testing and positioning.Ensure that the CP product recommendation inside a solution or offer is consistent with the Product (AI), good agriculture practices and label recommendations;Ensuring the best knowledge of our products technical profiles and differences from current and upcoming competitors (competitive intelligence);Support the sustainability of Syngenta AI´s through leading proper resistance management strategies across crops and influence the Territorial Resistance Committees forums (industry related groups, such as FRAC and others)Provide full support and co-lead the company participation in technical Congresses, external workshops, R&D Working Groups with external researchers, like CONSFIT and others.Support Asset management teams in developing data to enhance overall PLCM and help drive generic defense of active ingredients including intellectual property extension. Search for new business opportunities and for new technologies that can bring competitive advantages to Syngenta and turn them into project whenever feasible.

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Qualifications

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Graduated Agronomical EngineerPost graduation/ Master degree in Planta protection or related fields will be considered a differentialAbility to understand and communicate product biology information and processes.Influence and negotiation skills;Team management experience is also a must for this positionProject management skills and abilitiesEnsure HSE compliance among the trial unitsBudget managementExperience with field trials Advanced English is a must for this position

Critical knowledge

Advanced knowledge in R&D Strategies (Plant protection, Agronomy of key Crops, Market)Deep knowledge about key pest targets (according to indication)Knowledge of company Governance processes (DeCo, Portfolio Cycle, Pro-Teams, etc.) and tools.Understanding or Marketing principles and Customer behavior

Critical experience

5 years experience in working within the R&D or other technical / commercial organization with recognized expertise and leadership in product development activities;Project Management knowledge and experience working in project teams cross regions or functions;

Critical leadership capabilities

Collaborates across boundariesSets ambitious and strategic goals;Communicates with impactLeads changes and holds ambiguityBuilds a culture of innovation

Additional Information

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. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability 

 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

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