FC Seeds Technical Agronomy Manager

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE Own all technical operations for FC Seeds Türkiye, covering varietal trialing, regulatory registration, early decision processes for variety promotions (HPC), and systematic field data collection. Translate technical performance data into clear and credible insights that inform portfolio decisions and sales campaign planning. Represent Türkiye in regional technical platforms and ensure the country technical agenda is aligned with AMEA strategy. Serve as the primary technical authority connecting R&D, regulatory bodies, and the commercial organization to support mid- to long-term business growth. Be accountable for driving all technical campaign content including digital marketing content. Ensuring all sales team are fully prepared for each sales campaign and able to maintain strong customer experience through the growing season. ACCOUNTABILITIES Trial Planning & Execution Design the annual trialing strategy covering all key field crops (corn, sunflower, cereals) across relevant geographies in Türkiye, in alignment with regional R&D and portfolio priorities. Lead the planning, placement, and monitoring of agronomic trials including registration trials, pre-launch evaluations, and competitive benchmarking studies in collaboration with TSR’s and R&D team. Coordinate with regional agronomy teams and local team to ensure trial quality and data integrity. Visit trials actively throughout the season; conduct timely evaluations and assessments. Build trialing strategy to be able to see Syngenta portfolio vs. market conditions and trends. Define strategic areas to support short-to-long-term plans and report outputs regularly. Consult customer complaints investments as technical support. Championing the technical capability of team, coach and support team on agronomy. Define relevant training & field tours for continuous learning. Data Collection & Management Own the systematic collection, consolidation, and analysis of all trial and demo field data using relevant tools (EzCapture, Qlik Sense, SFDC, Product Analyzer or equivalent). Maintain trial databases and ensure accurate, on-time data entry for all materials under evaluation. Translate trial outcomes into technical summaries, positioning reports, and product recommendation documents to be used by portfolio and commercial teams. Analyze demo field results versus internal trial results; identify performance trends and early signals for variety promotion decisions. Pipeline Management & Variety Promotion Processes Lead the early decision process (HPC / Hybrid Promotion Committee inputs) for Turkiye, providing data-driven recommendations on variety advancement, demotion, or lifecycle actions. Provide technical rationale to support New Product Introduction (NPI) timelines and launches. Ensure Target Product Profiles (TPPs) are accurately defined and reflect Turkish market conditions, feeding inputs into the breeding and development pipeline. Actively monitor competitor variety performance in the field; incorporate findings into technical positioning and competitive intelligence reports. Regulatory & Registration Management Ensure full compliance with Turkish seed registration requirements (MoA / TTSM / BUGEM regulations). Coordinate registration trial design and submission in line with legal timelines and Syngenta internal approval processes. Maintain a forward-looking registration pipeline aligned with the 5-year portfolio plan. Liaise with regulatory authorities and industry bodies (TSUAB, BISAB) as the technical representative of Syngenta FC Seeds Türkiye. Regional Representation & Collaboration Represent Türkiye in regional technical forums, support marketing team in preparation of Battle Plan, Idea Sharing, SPP Calls, HPC Meetings, and Season Reviews. Ensure two-way flow of information between Turkiye and AMEA regional teams on technical insights, variety performance, and market-specific agronomic needs. Collaborate with regional R&D teams to provide local performance data that influences regional portfolio decisions. Partner with the Portfolio Manager and commercial teams to ensure technical findings are incorporated into sales tools, campaign messages, and grower-facing materials. Technical Training & Stewardship Develop and deliver technical training for internal sales teams, channel partners, and key growers on variety performance, agronomic best practices, and product stewardship. Support product stewardship programs to ensure responsible use of registered varieties and compliance with HSEQ standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), research institutions, and extension services to support Syngenta technical credibility in the market. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES Critical Knowledge Strong agronomic background with in-depth knowledge of field crop species relevant to Türkiye (corn, sunflower, cereals). Good understanding of Turkish seed registration regulations and MoA / TTSM / BUGEM processes. Familiarity with variety trialing methodologies, experimental design, and statistical data analysis. Understanding of product development pipeline and HPC / TPP processes. Knowledge of competitive variety landscape across key crops in Türkiye. Critical Experience & Skills Bachelor degree or higher in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Plant Science, or equivalent. Minimum 10 years of experience in agribusiness, with a focus on trialing, technical agronomy, or product development in the seed industry. Demonstrated experience in field trial management and data-driven product evaluations. Experience in regulatory registration processes for seeds in Turkiye is strongly preferred. Proficient in data management tools (Excel, Power BI, Qlik Sense, or equivalent); analytical mindset. Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to convey technical content to non-technical commercial audiences. Fluent in Turkish; good command of English required for regional reporting and collaboration. Critical Leadership Capabilities Ability to work in the field conditions Collaborates across functions and boundaries; strong team player. Analytical and solution-oriented; able to translate data into decisions. Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Continuous improvement mindset; open to challenging the status quo. Communicates with credibility and impact both internally and externally. Others Position based in Türkiye - preferred locations: Izmir Significant field travel required throughout the growing season Valid driving license and HSE-compliant driving behavior are mandatory. Must be able to work in field conditions and outside standard office hours during peak trial periods. Follow all Syngenta company policies including HSEQ standards and Code of Conduct. Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.