Technical Manager, A&ES

Job Purpose

To provide technical expertise in crop nutrition and crop protection, support product development and registration, and drive field validation activities across Malaysia

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Advisory

• Provide scientifically grounded recommendations on crop nutrition programs, including product selection, dosage, and application methods.
• Support the sales team and customers with technical problem-solving related to crop performance and agronomic challenges.
• Assist sales team or target customer for technical discussion with agronomist of plantation

2. Field Trials & Product Evaluation

• Design, implement, and manage field trials for crop protection and crop nutrition products.
• Conduct multi-location trials across different crops to generate robust and reliable data.
• Analyze trial results and produce technical reports to support product positioning and commercialization.
• Generate localized data for Malaysia and contribute technical validation programs.

3. Product Training

• Deliver technical training to internal teams (sales, marketing) to enhance product knowledge and application competence.
• Conduct training sessions, seminars, and field demonstrations for external stakeholders including distributors, dealers, and growers.

4. Project Management

• Lead and coordinate projects related to principal product development.
• Work cross-functionally with principals, R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure timely execution of product initiatives.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

5. Regulatory & Registration

• Support and manage registration processes for crop protection and crop nutrition products in Malaysia.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with local guidelines and requirements.
• Prepare and compile technical dossiers, trial data, and supporting documentation for product registration.