Regional Development Team Lead

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture's biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex active, Isoflex active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We're looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you'll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we're building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

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Regional Development Team Lead - Herbicides

The Regional Development Team Lead is a key member of the FMC EMEA Development Team, working closely with Regulatory, Portfolio, Product Management, and Global R&D teams. This role oversees field development activities across the region, including product profiling, trials, data analysis, and BAD preparation. It also supports product knowledge transfer for both existing and new products. Additionally, the position leads a small team of Regional Technical Managers, driving people development, strategic execution, and budget management. The ideal candidate combines strong technical, communication, and project management skills with deep expertise in applied biology, crop protection, and the EMEA market.

What you'll do with us:

• Lead field development activities across the EMEA region, including product profiling, trial planning, data analysis, and BAD preparation.
• Ensure alignment of product concepts with market needs through collaboration with regional portfolio teams, agronomists, research institutes, and key influencers.

• Partner with Global and Regional R&D teams to support early-stage projects and product development initiatives.

• Manage and coordinate regional technical development programs, including budget planning, execution, and reporting.

• Supervise and develop a small team of Regional Technical Managers to ensure capability growth and effective project delivery.
• Support regional portfolio strategy by providing technical input and ensuring successful product knowledge transfer across the organization.

Your qualification & attributes:

• MSc degree (or higher) in Agricultural Science, with strong expertise in agronomy, crop protection, and weed biology.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in field development or coordination roles focused on weed control within the EMEA region.
• Demonstrated experience in people management and team development within a technical or R&D environment.
• In-depth knowledge of EPPO standards, BAD writing, and EU regulatory requirements for crop protection products.
• Proven experience managing field development programs, including budgeting, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of crop protection R&D processes, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Familiarity with resistance management programs and collaboration with global/regional R&D and portfolio teams.
• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region (up to 30–40% of the time).

Are you ready to make an impact?

If you are passionate about making a difference and share our values of diversity, collaboration, and quality, we encourage you to submit your application today. We eagerly await hearing from you

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.