Technical Lead West & Central Africa

About the role

The Technical Leader – West & Central Africa is responsible for driving technical excellence and supporting Syngenta’s business growth across the region. The role provides technical leadership for product development, launches, positioning, and stewardship, while acting as a key technical partner to Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory, and Field teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate regional technical field scientists and activities such as field trials, product development, demonstrations, and technical support.
• Support new product introductions, including trial design, execution, data analysis, and technical positioning.
• Act as the regional technical reference for crop protection solutions, providing expert support to Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, and CPD teams.
• Translate agronomic and biological data into clear technical recommendations for product positioning and portfolio strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with research institutes, growers, distributors, universities, and authorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Protection, Entomology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in crop protection, agronomy, technical development, or field trial management.
• Fluent in English; French is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively within West & Central Africa.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of crop protection products, pests, diseases, and cropping systems relevant to West & Central Africa.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across cross‑functional and multicultural teams.
• Experience planning, executing, and interpreting field trials and translating results into commercial value.