Descripción de la oferta
Company Description
En Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers cultivamos la diversidad del mañana mediante una mejora vegetal innovadora que aporta colores vibrantes a los jardines y hortalizas nutritivas a las mesas de todo el mundo. Combinamos siglos de tradición en semillas con innovación de vanguardia para desarrollar variedades resistentes y de alto rendimiento que prosperan en climas diversos. Únete a nuestro equipo para dar forma al futuro de la horticultura sostenible, donde cada semilla encierra el potencial de mejorar vidas a través de una mejor nutrición y belleza natural.
Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a Passive Greenhouse Agronomist in Almería. This role will lead technical trial development and execution for passive greenhouse and open field varieties across Southwest Europe.
You’ll translate trial data into actionable crop management advice that accelerates the commercial success of new product introductions and supports grower success.
This role combines hands‑on trial management with strategic technical insights, bridging breeding innovation and commercial application in protected cultivation systems.
Trial Management & Execution
Plan and execute technical trials in passive greenhouse and open field environments.
Collect, record, and analyze trial data to develop practical crop management recommendations.
Monitor crop development, document growth stages, and ensure proper trial maintenance.
Technical Analysis & Insights
Process trial data using statistical tools to evaluate variety performance.
Develop crop‑specific management protocols and document best cultivation practices.
Support variety positioning recommendations by identifying critical success factors.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with customers, technical experts, breeders, and commercial teams to share insights.
Contribute to grower demonstrations and field days for passive greenhouse varieties.
Translate technical findings into actionable advice for diverse stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related field.
5+ years of experience conducting field trials in protected cultivation environments.
Strong understanding of greenhouse production systems and crop management.
Knowledge of plant physiology and plant breeding concepts.
Experience with data collection and analytics tools.
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
Strategic thinking to align technical development with business goals and customer needs.
Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration with sales, marketing, breeding, and technical teams.
Adaptability to respond to changing market conditions and customer requirements.
Leadership abilities to inspire teams and drive innovation.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in relevant field.
Experience with hydroponic and soil‑based cultivation systems.
Knowledge of climate control systems and precision agriculture technologies.
Familiarity with CRM systems, data analytics platforms, and project management tools.
Understanding of customer behavior and market trends in protected cultivation.
Additional Information
A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous events throughout the year.
Flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms (Degreed and LinkedIn Learning).
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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