Technical Lead West & Central Africa

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 scientist & technical activities (field trials, product development, demonstrations, and technical support) across West & Central Africa.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), 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 strong relationships with external stakeholders (research institutes, key growers, distributors, universities, and authorities).
• Deliver technical training to internal teams, customers, and partners to strengthen product knowledge and field execution.
• Ensure all technical activities comply with Syngenta HSE standards, stewardship guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.
• Monitor pest, disease, and resistance trends in the region and contribute to integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
• Provide technical input for strategic planning and long-term portfolio development in West & Central Africa.