Product Placement Scientist
- Operations & Trialing
- Adana
- Syngenta Seeds
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You will be the part of our East Europe Central Asian (EECA) Market Segment team, which supports Vegetable Seeds Research & Development
We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:
Purpose
- Manage trialing activities for various Vegetable (watermelon, leafy, Brassica, cucumber) in conjunction with the Market Segment Leads and Germplasm Development Scientist to drive excellence in off site trialing
- PPS are the key technical contributors to the hybrid promotion, focusing on the territory and regional demand.
- Successful delivery of the role will result in high quality trials and data, to enable data-driven product advancement decisions in conjunction with Product Specialist (PS).
- PPS provide data for product advancement and positioning process for our new vegetables seeds products.
Accountabilities
- Manage off site trialing and deliver quality data to support Stage-5 transfer to Stage-6 decision making within the given budget
- Key contributor of Stage-6 transfer decisions with the variety performance and other technical parts at Territory level in her/his crops
- Establish trials with the target number of PLC5 varieties aligned with commercial objectives
- Organize data collection in the field.
- Use of Syngenta tools for data collection, data storage and Software for data analysis and visualization
- Organize and lead Product Advancement Tour (PAT) with Product Specialist (PS) and local Sales Representatives to present trials and new products candidate to transfer to Stage-6. PPS is securing the appropriate visit date in order to have all participants and to visit the trials at the appropriate development stage.
- Make trial contract evaluations (price, quality, risks) according to protocol, implement subsequent improvements.
Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. With 28,000 people in more than 90 countries we are working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan we are committed to improving farm productivity, rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.
Essential for this position
At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. You will be a great fit if you have:
- MSc in Horticulture or in Agriculture with relevant crop related work experiences
- Relevant knowledge about plant genetics and breeding (MSc in Plant Breeding & Genetics is a plus)
- Knowledge about trial design and theory, principles of statistical data analysis
- Experience in agricultural technologies and applications
- Experience in working with growers/other related companies/functions in the vegetable production
- Profound understanding of agronomy and growing technics
- Basic plant breeding principles
- Proficient in English (verbally and in writing)
- Willingness to travel frequently (internal/abroad)
- Good health state to stand hard work conditions (hot, cold, humid).
- Strong result orientation and assertive mindset
- Flexible and agile attitude.
- Good relationship building and networking skills
- Ability to stand for her/his proposal with courage
Our efforts to become a really good place to work
- Dynamic and international environment
- Long-term opportunities
- High quality office environment
- Possibility of working from home
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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