Syngenta · 8 hours ago
Product Biology Technical Manager
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSyngenta is a world market leader in crop protection, dedicated to helping farmers ensure enough safe and nutritious food while minimizing agricultural inputs. The Product Biology Technical Manager will lead research efforts for weed control innovations and collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure the effective development of active ingredient profiles.
AgricultureFarming
Responsibilities
Lead North America (US and Canada) Product Biology early stage Weed Control and Weed Resistance Management (WRM) research programs with a strategic approach to pipeline development; set priorities and drive efforts needed to describe the biological attributes of active ingredients and resistance management for long term product sustainability
Work in a collaborative partnership with global Product Biology and regional Product Marketing business partners to ensure development priorities are delivered in time to influence active ingredient promotion decisions and to ensure projects have a robust regional fit with continuous competitive benchmarking
Lead projects representing Product Biology in regional multi-function development teams to advise on and implement testing programs that leverage digital assessments and predictive modeling
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 ingredient handoff to regional Product Marketing
Manage the development of research protocols designed to identify biological targets, use rates, appropriate formulations, phytotoxicity, and solutions/sustainability fit
Serve as advisor on Weed Resistance Management Strategies, as related to product sustainability, product lifecycle management, and resistance risk across the competitive landscape
Participate in appropriate Professional Societies and/or within University Organizations to represent Syngenta as leaders in product development and sustainability
Manage assigned research and travel budgets
Qualification
Required
PhD in Weed Science, Plant Biology (or a similar biological science) or MS in Weed Science, Plant Biology (or a similar biological science) with 5+ years research experience and 5+ years of field trial implementation
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of key agronomic factors influencing crop production
Experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and proven ability to handle challenging discussions with diplomacy and effectiveness
Working understanding/competence of processes and systems required for data capture, analysis and presentation
Strong project management skills, comfortable working independently on project planning and execution, including trial budget planning
Demonstrated public speaking effectiveness
Benefits
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.
Company
Syngenta
Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of Syngenta Group.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-05-29Grant· $2.97M
2016-02-04Acquired
2000-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Fabio Neufeld
Head of Financial Solutions
Jean Albert
Global Head Crop Protection R&D Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management
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