BioControls & 3rd Party Portfolio Manager

• 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 

Role purpose:

• Lead the strategic development and management of the AMEA Biocontrol product portfolio and 3P strategic partnerships to drive sustainable agriculture solutions and business growth.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute AMEA biocontrol portfolio strategy aligned with Biologicals objectives and CP strategy
  • Identify portfolio gaps and opportunities
  • Prioritize projects based on market needs and business potential,
  • Conduct competitors’ pipeline, pricing/profitability analyses,
• Work closely with DC/IC PLTs for PLCM and NPI alignment on positioning and business cases.
• Ensure successful NPI launches, regulatory compliance and registration requirements
• Define In/Out-licensing opportunities, identification of partners and drive implementation of collaboration (exploration, negotiations) & contracting processes (NDA, MTA, CDA) at AMEA level / coordinate at CU/BU and Global, and ensure alignment across functions (P&S, Finance, Legal, Procurement, CPD, etc.)
• Collaborate with AMEA Product Biologists to run required tests and trials for early performance assessment
• Ensure 3P Governance processes between Global/Regional/CU levels:
  • Attend Global Steering Com/BILP/BIP meeting, escalate AMEA projects &partnership status  – once per month (8 hours)
  • Run AMEA BILP meeting to share Global opportunities and review AMEA 3P projects
  • CU/BU alignment/3P projects status update – once per month at NPI PLT platform
• Form and sustain close partnership with 3P on behalf of AMEA:
  • Implement regular business reviews with 3P partners (now: Agrauxine, Sicit, Ceres Biotics, Provivi, oth. )
  • Partner with Global for potential AMEA deals extension
  • Guide and support CU/BU with 3P deals implementation

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Build understanding of Seedcare and Biologicals objectives
• Ensure high margin business being driven
• Drive NPIs success across DC and WC.
• Working in matrix organization
• Build strong relationship with Countries and Regional teams

• Advanced degree in Agriculture, Biology, Microbiology, or related field
• 5-7+ years experience in agriculture/biocontrol industry
• Strong portfolio and project management skills
• Business development experience
• Technical expertise in biological control agents

Critical Skills:

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Financial acumen
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Industry network

Behaviours Critical capabilities for the role:

• Critical leadership capabilities
• Excellent networking capabilities
• Strategic thinking
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Flexibility
• Transparent work style

HSE Critical capabilities for the role:

• Completes the work processes according to the Syngenta HSE Politics and Standards safety and environmental policy

We welcome applicants of all genders and backgrounds