Product Biology, Turf & Professional Pest Management, Insecticides Lead

About the position

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. To support this challenge, Syngenta’s Product Biology team is currently seeking a Product Biology Turf & Professional Pest Management (PPM), Insecticides Lead in Greensboro, NC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the North America (US and Canada) Product Biology early-stage active ingredient (ai) Turf insecticide portfolio & PPM portfolio research program(s) with a strategic approach to pipeline development.
• Set priorities and drive efforts needed to describe the biological attributes of active ingredients such as biorationals, microbials and/or biologicals inclusive resistance management strategies for long term product sustainability.
• Work in partnership with Global Technical Managers (SPS), SPS Brand Management North America to profile new ai’s.
• Collaborate with other R&D functions such as SPS CPFD, T&E, Regulatory, Portfolio Management, and Production & Supply to drive operational excellence across all aspects of new ai development.
• Represent Product Biology in regional multi-function development teams to advise on and implement testing programs considering regional strategies.
• Generate and implement innovative ideas on active ingredient development to enable rapid, efficient, and value-added incorporation into Syngenta integrated solutions and initiatives.
• Build and deliver ai profiles that are well-scoped, with clearly understood technical attributes, and resistance management strategies for active ingredients.
• Propose and advise compelling product concepts based on new and existing ai’s in alignment with Global Technical Mgr’s, Regional Product Marketing and Technical Field Services.
• Manage the development of research protocols designed to identify biological targets, use rates, appropriate formulations, phytotoxicity, and solutions/sustainability fit.
• Monitor and ensure competitive benchmarking occurs throughout product development.
• Advise on Insect Resistance Management Strategies, as related to product sustainability, product lifecycle management, and resistance risk across the competitive landscape.

Requirements

• PhD in Entomology or MS in Entomology with a minimum of 5 years of research experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of field trial implementation experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent technical skills in at least one Crop Protection and/or Professional Solutions discipline.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of key socio agronomic factors influencing SPS Markets (US/ APAC and/ or LATAM).
• Excellent statistical and analytical skills: High competency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent project management skills, comfortable working independently on project planning and execution, including trial budget planning.
• Change Management and Process Improvement skills experience.

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.