Global Head of Tropical Crops Product Strategy

Company Description

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by: protecting seed, bulb, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potential in their operations; continuously investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real-world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, right down to the grocery store.

Job Description

The job will be global and focused on tropical crops. It will require significant travel to the tropical markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. However, a large part of the activity can be done remotely, from home or local office. Due to this fact, no specific location is required, though some limitations apply.

Duties:

• Collect inputs /trends from region/global to shape the long-term crop strategy of our tropical vegetable crops.
• Project leader and cross-functional convenor for these crops on global initiatives.
• Define IP strategy metrics.
• Provide strategic guidance and collaborate with stakeholders/counterparts for product centric teams in Production & Supply, Finance and Research & Development.
• Responsible for securing a clear strategic segmentation of the portfolio between customer segments.
• Own the global Target Product Profiles for the crop mega-segments.
• Prioritize traits and breeding program resource allocation across regions & customer segments.
• Drive solving product portfolio gaps and opportunities to address alliances and licensing (in close collaboration with the ‘growth’ team).
• Set Global portfolio thresholds to drive profitability and new product introduction success.

Qualifications

• Education: A degree in agriculture, agronomy, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in the seed business and/or crop marketing including research, commercialization, production, and/or supply chain management.
• Understanding of vegetable seeds, preferably in tropical growing environments.
• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices: Understanding of sustainable agriculture practices and their impact on crop production, environmental sustainability, and profitability.
• Financial acumen: The ability to manage budgets, forecast revenue, and analyze financial data to ensure profitability.
• Strategic thinking: The ability to develop and implement long-term crop strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Leadership skills: The ability to lead cross-functional teams and motivate team members to achieve common goals.
• Customer focus: The ability to understand customer needs and preferences and develop crop portfolios that meet those needs.

Additional Information

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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