FC Seeds Technical Agronomy Manager

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.
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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.