Portfolio Management Lead Weed & Disease Control at Syngenta Group

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Portfolio Strategy, Weed Control, Disease Control, Crop Protection, Lifecycle Management, Business Case Creation, Performance Validation, Revenue Management, Margin Resilience, Investment Prioritisation, Pricing Guardrails, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Agronomic Knowledge

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description 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. Job Description Role Overview An opportunity within our Crop Protection Commercial Unit for a seasoned Agriculture Expert to take leadership of our Weed & Disease Control portfolio strategy and drive sustainable business growth. The purpose of the role is amongst other things: Lead Syngenta's long-term Crop Protection portfolio strategy, aligned to market needs, regulatory requirements, and the global CPD pipeline Protect and maximise lifecycle value, margin resilience and sustainable growth Accountabilities Own the 3–5 year portfolio roadmap, define strategic positioning for each brand and product (premium, core, defensive, biological, phase-out), and lead the PLT process Oversee full Product Life Cycle Management from concept to phase-out, including robust business case creation, review, and approval prior to launch Validate in-market performance against business case assumptions and implement corrective actions where required Align local portfolio priorities with global pipeline opportunities and influence CPD direction accordingly Own portfolio-level revenue, margin mix, and Loss of Exclusivity defence strategy Drive portfolio investment prioritisation and trade-off decisions under resource constraints Translate market, regulatory, and resistance trends into portfolio positioning, pricing guardrails, and innovation priorities Provide clear portfolio insights, risks, and recommendations to the Marketing Head and Leadership Team Ensure transparent portfolio reporting, analytics, and risk management across all functions Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Experience Degree in Agriculture, Business, or Science Minimum 5 years' experience in agricultural marketing, portfolio management, or related field Deep understanding of crop protection, R&D processes, and regulatory environments Proven track record in portfolio or project management with demonstrated ROI delivery Strong strategic and analytical thinking with expertise in data-driven decision-making Experience with financial and value-based decision frameworks (VOI, ROI) Excellent cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities Ability to translate agronomic and technical knowledge into clear business value and strategic recommendations Additional Information Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) commitment “Embracing diversity and inclusion makes Syngenta Group a better workplace where people feel they belong and can be the best version of themselves, building a lasting organization for generations to come. Together we unlock our collaboration and innovation potential to shape the future of agriculture and build a more equitable and sustainable world for all.” COME AS YOU ARE. Here #Every1counts

Responsibilities

The role involves leading Syngenta's long-term Crop Protection portfolio strategy for Weed & Disease Control, aligning it with market needs and regulatory requirements to drive sustainable growth. Key accountabilities include owning the 3-5 year portfolio roadmap, overseeing full Product Life Cycle Management, and driving portfolio investment prioritization decisions.