Global Technical Manager – Insect Control Development

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites. 

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:

• 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.

• 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.

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 with your 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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