CPD Head – EASA

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Lusaka, Zambia
Full-time
Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.

Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and Harassment.

Job Description

Role purpose

Lead the CP R&D and Regulatory teams within the BA EASA to ensure seamless interaction
Own the CP development portfolio, manage during PDC cycle in alignment with the BA strategy and commercial priorities
Oversee all innovation projects in the BA and ensure their technical integrity, on time delivery and thorough planning of their introduction in coordination with the Technical Market Development (TMD) and commercial teams
Lead and develop the BA technical expertise and technical community ensuring efficient use of resources, cohesive communication and consistent interaction with TMD and Commercial functions
Lead and execute effective technical external communication and influencing, aligned with commercial objectives, to ensure the licence to operate for the business
Turn technical topics and issues into commercial opportunities of added business value
Lead the registration strategy and advocacy activities to ensure LTO of our portfolio
Manage the budget effectively (internal and external resources)

Accountabilities

Accountability for the timely and successful registration of innovation within the BA
Co-ordinate the CP Development and CP Regulatory function in the BA and across crop teams, ensuring the effective and efficient use of internal technical resources
Support the development of CPD capabilities, giving opportunities to grow to team members
Ensures, in coordination with Regulatory, Syngenta’s new products and solutions are in the major protocols of relevant producers for the food chain and the preservation of existing product and solution in the major protocols of relevant producers.
Provide expert technical consultancy to ensure technical integrity of all offers
Support commercial teams and customers
Ensures the technical integrity of the key offers and solutions driving growth
Develop and interact with an external network of key influencers to support the business – Technical / Influencers
Drive External Collaborations with Universities, Research Organisations, Start-ups and relevant industries to identify innovation opportunities, position Syngenta as collaborator of choice and to identify and develop new talents
Ensures alignment of the regulatory plan to the commercial plan and BA strategy
Leads the development of stewardship and sustainability activities in the BA and aligning them with and into commercial solutions and offers cross crop
Drive establishment, continued development and utilization of the CPD Knowledge Centre
Ensure effective Knowledge Transfer and handover of activities to TMD and commercial teams
Understand Syngenta pipeline (all current and future technologies) and identify opportunities for EASA
Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

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Critical experience and knowledge

Understands development cycles for CP and solutions
Internal or external experience of the agri-business sector in Development, Regulatory, Technical Support, Marketing, Sales and Strategy
Strong agronomy knowledge
Sets ambitious strategic goals
Communicates with impact
Leads change and holds ambiguity
Builds a culture of innovation
Focuses on customers
Manages for performance
Develops people, organization and self
Collaborates across boundaries

Critical technical and professional capabilities

Understands market dynamics and competitive environment
Analytical thinking
Financial acumen & commercial awareness
Strategic thinking
Influencing and negotiation
Communication and presentation skills
People/team management
Project management
Additional Information

Location: Kenya / Zambia / South Africa