Global Product Manager Weed Control

As the Global Product Manager for Rice Crop Protection, you will play a crucial role in maximizing the short and long-term value of new and existing Active Ingredients through excellence in Product/Portfolio Life Cycle Management. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of rice crop protection on a global scale.

Accountabilities:

  • Lead global Active Ingredient Management teams of functional and technical experts to set direction, recommend improvements to the portfolio and solve unique and complex portfolio challenges.
  • Implement Rice Research and Development strategy to fill pipeline gaps globally.
  • Evaluate Syngenta Rice pipeline and support Global 3rd Party Relations manager and regional 3rd party teams to develop successful in and out-licensing strategies.
  • Drive 3rd party license-in opportunity evaluation with R&D Technology acquisition team.
  • Develop business cases for portfolio related investments and gain approval through the relevant governing bodies.
  • Prepare robust 5-year plans, aligned with the regions, including risks and opportunities.
  • Develop branding and brand plans for all strategic products in portfolio, refreshing as needed.
  • Prepare global product launch kits and events and support product launches in key countries.
  • Share best-practice examples and learning across the regions.
  • Agronomy degree and Masters in Marketing discipline.
  • Advanced knowledge of pesticides, crops, growers and competitors.
  • Agronomic expertise and Herbicides expertise, ideally in rice weed control.
  • Marketing expertise in branding, pricing, positioning, market research plus basics of channel management.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to model scenarios and prepare marketing plans.
  • Solid understanding of finance principles, including profit and loss, net present value, and investment planning.
  • Basic understanding of Research and Development stage gate development process and functional milestones.
  • Commercial and customer-facing experience at country and/or regional level.
  • Proven track record in managing complex, multi-year projects and driving cross-functional change.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills, with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Customer-focused team player with multicultural experience and conflict resolution skills.

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
  • Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
  • The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
  • Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
  • You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonusses, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits such as Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance

Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals.

We kindly ask you to include your motivation letter, your English CV, work certificates and diploma copies in your application.

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.

Did you know? 

  • Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine.
  • Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites. At Syngenta, employee health and well-being are key to the company. 

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

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