Technical Product Lead Biologicals

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that opportunity, Syngenta’s Commercial Marketing Team is currently seeking a Biologicals Technical Product Marketing Lead in Greensboro, NC.

As a Biologicals Technical Product Lead, you will work closely to support marketing campaign and agronomy teams and provide technical leadership in the development of cross-functional processes and systems that will deliver excellent brands.

Accountabilities:

• Thoroughly profile products and brands for utility and competitive advantages.
• Provide product training and/or materials for training to internal/external customers as well as support Product Marketing by designing brands that have technical integrity in performance, positioning and sustainability.
• Set priorities for product development and manage a development budget and projects for timely delivery.
• Partner with Commercial Product Leads to ensure effective implementation of biological product strategies.
• Work closely to support marketing campaign and agronomy teams and provide technical leadership in the development of cross-functional processes and systems that will deliver excellent brands.
• Technically steward products across life cycle.
• Interface with other technical groups (Product Biology, CP Development, SPS, Technical Services).
• Develop protocols and scientific studies for thorough profiling of product concepts, product segmentation, and competitive comparisons.

Required:

• A minimum M.S. degree in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or other relevant discipline (a Ph.D. degree is highly desirable).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product development.
• Basic knowledge in plant pathology or entomology; good working knowledge/experience in agronomics/plant sciences.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.

Preferred:

• Understanding of core agronomic factors in key field crops, including corn, cotton, rice, peanuts, sorghum and vegetables.
• Broad knowledge of product development process, protocol writing, information systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of product strategies development and implementation. 
• Understanding of agriculture, marketplace dynamics, competitive environment, and customer needs.
• Ability to analyze data and interpret for decision making, identifying opportunities, and supporting communications.

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. 

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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.