Portfolio Management Lead Weed & Disease Control

Syngenta Group

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
On-site
Minimum 5 years experience in marketing or portfolio management
Deep understanding of crop protection r&d processes
Proven track record in roi delivery and financial frameworks
Syngenta Group is seeking a Portfolio Management Lead for Weed & Disease Control in Pretoria, South Africa. The role focuses on developing and executing the portfolio strategy within the Crop Protection business, emphasizing market alignment and sustainable growth

Job Summary

  • This senior commercial leadership role is responsible for designing Syngenta's long-term Weed & Disease Control portfolio strategy aligned with market needs.
  • The incumbent will own the full product lifecycle from concept to phase-out, ensuring robust business cases are secured before any launch decision.
  • The position requires actively connecting local portfolio priorities with global pipeline opportunities to shape the direction of Crop Protection Development.

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Syngenta Group is seeking a Portfolio Management Lead for Weed & Disease Control in Pretoria, South Africa. The role focuses on developing and executing the portfolio strategy within the Crop Protection business, emphasizing market alignment and sustainable growth.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Minimum 5 years experience in marketing or portfolio management
  • Deep understanding of crop protection R&D processes
  • Proven track record in ROI delivery and financial frameworks
  • Experience with VOI and value-based decision frameworks
  • Ability to translate agronomic knowledge into business value

Nice-to-have

  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking capabilities
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership skills
  • Experience managing Loss of Exclusivity strategies
  • Transparent portfolio reporting and risk management

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Agriculture, Business, or Science
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in agriculture marketing or portfolio management
  • Expertise in financial and value-based decision frameworks

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