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Syngenta Group

Global AgTech leader in crop protection

Herbicide Technical Manager

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of professional experience in the agrochemical industry.
  • Deep understanding of current trends in herbicides, insecticides, or fungicides.
  • Deep understanding of pesticide modes of action and resistance management.
  • Knowledge of field-trial design and analysis.
  • Ability to prepare technical documents.
  • Native-level Japanese proficiency.
  • English proficiency equivalent to TOEIC 600 or higher, or sufficient ability to read and write technical documents for work.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in agriculture, biology, or a chemistry-related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical aspects of new product development and improvement of existing herbicide and biological pesticide products, coordinating with domestic departments and regional and global teams.
  • Develop trial plans, coordinate with laboratories, analyze results, and lead decision-making.
  • Plan and monitor commissioned trials, consolidate results, network with trial researchers nationwide, and collect field issues; travel several times per year.
  • Conduct product-technology training and information sessions for internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare technical materials in collaboration with the marketing department.
  • Respond to technical inquiries and troubleshoot issues.
  • Lead root-cause investigations and implement solutions for significant technical issues.
  • Build and maintain technical collaborations with research institutions, universities, and industry groups.
  • Develop and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in product development.
  • Experience planning technical strategy and leading projects.
  • Experience planning, conducting, and analyzing field trials.
  • Ability to discuss work with overseas colleagues in English.

About the Company

Syngenta Group

Global AgTech leader in crop protection

Syngenta Group is a global agricultural technology company based in Basel, Switzerland, with over 50,000 employees in more than 90 countries. It focuses on creating solutions for local and global farming problems by combining research and development with artificial intelligence. It is the world's largest AgTech company by revenue, leading in crop protection, biologicals, and holding a strong position in seeds. The company maintains one of the largest product pipelines in the industry and consistently brings new products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
2020

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