The primary purpose of the Market Segment Lead (MSL) is ensuring the development of a superior across-crops portfolio that will address grower/ customer needs based on the product profile developed in conjunction with the business functions.  The MSL function will represent the Flowers organization in the market and be responsible for translating market needs and business plan into resource and strategy.  They will lead the regional Flowers Market Segment Team (MST) which include breeders, scientists, and trial specialists responsible for developing new products addressing current and future customer needs, using the industry's leading technologies.

Accountabilities

Trialling and data collection

• The MSL will have the End-to-End responsibility of the product development and assessment process. This includes forecasting and planning, executing trials data collection and analysis to enable advancement decisions
• Identify and evaluate alternative tools and technologies aiming to improve the data collection process along with data quality
• Collaborate with, Production & Supply, and commercial functions to ensure improvement of product introduction success in the market

Data:

• Drive data-driven decision processes through the adoption of new tools and capabilities. This includes environmental tools, high throughput phenotyping methods aiming to improve efficiency and data quality
• Track, report and act on key performance indicators across all stages of the breeding and product development process
• Support product launch with product placement data

Management:

• Active member of the Flowers R&D Leadership Team (FLS RDLT). Developing and implementing our 15 years strategy to support our customers and business objectives across the region
• Lead a market segment team to deliver the strategy and product portfolio
• Manage performance, priorities and career development of all members of the MST
• Collaborate with R&D Vegetables functions and portfolio managers to develop a resource plan that will support the business objectives for the region. Perform annual quantitative pipeline assessment to support the investment in certain crop/ region
• Develop resource plan and budget forecast (excl. budget management) to support market needs. This includes seed shipments, compliance, grower/ field contracts, labour and other activities aiming to secure product development in the market across all crops
• Engage with the budget planning process, pipeline review and 5Y plan exercise

Germplasm Development (breeding):

• Lead the Regional Flowers breeding team to deliver the following objectives:
  • Establish a collaborative team that will be responsible for developing new varieties using advanced breeding methods and data analytics tools
  • Developing the regional breeding strategy aiming to maximize product performance across segments and countries in the region as well as globally
  • Actively pursue the implementation of analytic tools and breeding technologies aiming to accelerate the product development process and quality of the data captured
• Actively engage and collaborate with global functions to deliver the strategic objectives of the Flowers organization 
• Maximize the utilization of germplasm diversity through exploiting Syngenta's global germplasm, collaboration material, M&A, to maximize the output of Syngenta's breeding pipeline while complying with regulations and Syngenta's IP strategy
• Align the breeding strategy with the with planning cycles to secure resourcing and optimization

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity's most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Critical knowledge

• Ph.D or Masters degree in plant breeding or similar field
• Deep knowledge/ experience in plant breeding processes, genetics, statistics and field design.
• Commercial background (product management, pre-commercial development) is an advantage.

Critical experience

• 5+ years of experience in the Seeds industry
• Project management in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Proven record of people management in cross functional environment.
• Ability to translate market needs into resource and strategy

Critical capabilities

• Thinks and plan rigorously and strategically to ensure the organization will thrive in the near and long-term
• Ability to lead and motivate others to high performance
• Ability to lead transformation through project management, collaboration, engagement and communication
• High adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to manage resources to achieve objectives but remain within budget
• Ability to generate reports/charts/summary tables to communicate results and progress
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office and corporate software
• Ability to effectively organize, manage and assign workload of multiple tasks in order to meet project goals and deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal day-today supervision. Adjust workload plans and resource allocations based on new direction in a changing environment
• Fluent English

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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