Technical Development Lead

Please note: This position will support the South and East Coast Commercial Unit (CU) and NK Seeds. Memphis, TN is the preferred location for this position. 

The Technical Development Lead will lead and drive the development and implementation of a Technical Support Plan within the CU which will support sales initiatives, new technology introductions, and technical training across our Seed, Crop Protection (CP) and Seed Care portfolios.

• Work across multiple crops and technology platforms to effectively position our products and build excitement and confidence internally and externally by providing local data and in-depth knowledge of key technologies and solutions
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across functional boundaries within the Syngenta organization to develop and implement key technical initiatives to support business and sales campaign priorities
• Lead the development, prioritization, and implementation of the CU Technical Support Strategy and Plan with CU Agronomy and Marketing
• Plan and support the implementation of Grow More Experience Sites (GMES) and NK product/portfolio demonstration sites
• Ensure the Active Ingredient and Sales Support programs are aligned with CU campaign and launch sequencing of new technologies
• Act as a key interface with Product Marketing Teams, CU Customer Marketing, Agronomy, Product Development, and R&D to ensure alignment of sales support program with “in-year” campaigns and pre-launch market preparation for new technologies
• Effectively manage the technical sales support budget for the CU
• Develop strategy for managing CU sales support data generation, analysis, and summarization with key partners, e.g. Data Analytics, Technical Product Leads, Agronomy Service Managers, R&D, Field Product Specialists, Seeds Agronomy Managers and Agronomists, etc.
• Ensure data summaries and technical sales support materials are produced and made available to the CU sales team

Required:

• Master’s Degree is required for this role (Ph.D. is preferred)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Crop Agronomy, Plant Sciences and/or related field required
• Experience with application of crop agronomics and technologies that are the financial drivers of a grower’s business is required
• Up to 35% travel is required for this role

Preferred:

• Ability to work across functions with colleagues from R&D, Marketing, and Commercial Agronomy and Sales
• Agronomic expertise and experience in field research and customer interactions
• Passionate for being out in the field with channel partners and growers, putting our products to the test against our competitors, and sharing the results in a compelling way with a wide audience of internal and external stakeholders
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills. Must effectively engage, influence, and enable internal colleagues to showcase the value that our technologies bring to our customers

What We Offer: 

• 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 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.  

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.  

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.