Senior Application Technology Specialist

SBPL – Goa,  as one of Syngenta's three global Research & Technology centers, our Goa facility stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation. Our world-class team specializes in developing novel active ingredients, pioneering sustainable synthesis routes and advancing cutting-edge chemical technologies. We have diverse scientific talent pool, with deep expertise in organic chemistry, drives solutions that enhance global food security and sustainable agriculture. At SBPL Goa, we combine scientific excellence with meaningful career growth opportunities, contributing directly to Syngenta's mission of feeding a growing world sustainably.

Role Purpose

• To lead an specific project about application technology within region or across region for PT&E or externally.
• To collaborate with a broad range of internal functions and external stakeholders and customers in AMEA and globally to ensure that products meet customer’s requirements and can be successfully applied.
• To conduct testing to support new product development, and existing products for problem solving activities, report and communicate findings to key stakeholders. 
• To form part of a network with application technology experts in other PT&E locations in order to share information and expertise and coordinate the generation of data, information and knowledge to support chemical product application and application technology development in AMEA.
• Maintain an awareness and Influence the development of novel technologies (e.g. drones, precision agriculture, digital technologies, etc.) working alongside key strategic partiers and also influence the development of external regulations and industrial standards associated with such technologies.
• To be the PT&E interface with commercial colleagues regarding topics related to chemical product application and application technology (including broader aspects such as Precision Ag and Digital Agriculture)

Accountabilities

• To collaborate with laboratory development, production, supply chain groups and growers in AMEA and globally to ensure that products meet customer’s requirements and can be successfully applied - by providing insights and technical know-how for fulfilling unique crop, environmental, and equipment specific requirements.
• To establish and conduct application and supply chain testing to support new product development and existing products for problem solving activities, which are appropriate to local requirements and conditions. Report and communicate findings to key stakeholders. 
• To maintain a technical awareness of developments in chemical and biological crop protection product application technology in AMEA and more broadly within the region.
• To influence the development of novel technologies working alongside key strategic partners and also influence the development of external regulations and industrial standards associated with such technologies.
• Work with application technology experts in other PT&E locations in order to share information and expertise and coordinate the generation of data, information and knowledge to support chemical product application and application technology development in APAC.
• To act as the PT&E interface with commercial colleagues regarding topics related to chemical product application and application technology (including broader aspects such as Precision Ag and Digital Agriculture)
• Support and generate technical content to aid campaigns in digital agriculture and technical marketing efforts including information of application best practices, etc.
• To provide specialist advice and training for colleagues in application technology.  
• To share experiences and insights to help connect the PT&E teams to our customers and find ways to differentiate Syngenta products and services in the market versus local competitors.
• Compliance with internal policies and guidelines e.g. Health, Safety Environment and Security

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges

• Maintenance and growth in specialist area as measured by: feedback from colleagues and project teams of timely and helpful input, 
• Evidence of pro-active thinking about how to develop the technical area or influence product design for the benefit of Global Formulation. 
• Good project leadership as measured by good and timely use of project planning and communication tools (charter, PDR’s etc), 
• Good use of technical network to help steer technical success, good technology transfer and communication of results to ensure outputs are used to best advantage.
• Training and coaching of colleagues as measured by: evidence of formal or informal networks, workshops, discussions, training sessions or invited speakers.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Critical Knowledge

• Master or University degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Chemistry Plant Science or a related field 
• Hands‑on experience in operating agricultural drones for either data capture (e.g., RGB, NDVI, thermal imaging) or drone spraying applications.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal. 
• Basic knowledge of project management. 
• Solid understanding of application technology, engineering, formulation technology or agronomy 
• Knowledge of biological and chemical/physical product performance criteria for products and suitable application techniques to optimise their performance. 

Critical Experience

• Experience in using agricultural application equipment and applying application science and technology to solve product related issues and challenges.  This may include a broad range of techniques such as foliar and soil application, etc. as well as application of seeds. 
• Familiarity with local agricultural practices and any potential uniqure requirements that may arise from this as well as any local regulatory requirements associated with product application.
• A successful track record of delivering projects.
• Experience in dealing with commercial functions and articulating project progress, risks, etc.

Critical Capabilities

• Understands and complies with Syngenta values and policies, in particular HSE.
• Recognised within Syngenta as an application science and technology specialist, within the function.
• Has a broad understanding of application science, technologies and processes used in Syngenta, the requirements of our products and their use by customers.
• Is able to grow and maintain a network of contacts to support their technical expertise, which can be internal (e.g. in the business or at manufacturing or R&D sites) or external (academia or other companies).
• Has demonstrated passion and energy for application science and technology and the ability to innovate, identify gaps, seek solutions and constructively challenge current working practices.
• Able to use personal judgement to confidently make timely decisions with the available data and make recommendations on the next steps.
• Is able to communicate technical facts, ideas and opinions to a general, technical audience in an assertive way and influence others using rational persuasion.

Core Competencies

Priorities Behavior

• Speed/Agility :

• Obtain a clear and objective view of our talent enabled by technology.
• Gain early visibility and identify gaps in succession plans of critical roles.
• Bring agility into the transformation process, through strategic planning of talent moves.

• Cost/Productivity :

• Ensure we invest where it has the most impact to the business through data-backed talent retention and development actions.
• Enable a culture of forward planning of capabilities to support long-term growth and innovation.
• Ensure succession planning for critical roles as a priority.

• One Syngenta Mindset :

• Create transparency and consistency in identifying and developing talent that is foundational to One Syngenta
• Promote an integrated talent approach to connect the dots across people processes – OD, TD, LD, Rewards, etc
• Support our inclusion agenda through better understanding of our Talent.

Critical Leadership Behavior

• Collaborate: We collaborate as a team and drive collective success
• Curiosity: We are driven by Curiosity to innovate
• Courageous: We are Courageous to explore new paths and make bold moves
• Accountable: We hold ourselves Accountable for short- and long-term results

Additional information

• This role is likely to involve the establishment and building of further capabilities within AMEA -both laboratories based and also through to larger scale facilities with connection to customers.  This will involve networking and collaboration with colleagues in global R&D centres so good communication skills in English will be critical.

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