Senior Application Technology Specialist

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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 practi

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