Head of Global Fungicides

Join to apply for the Head of Global Fungicides role at ADAMA Ltd. Join ADAMA – A Global Leader in Crop Protection shaping the future of agriculture With nearly 10,000 employees and $5 billion in annual sales across more than 100 countries, ADAMA is one of the world’s top crop protection companies and part of the Syngenta Group. Our mission is to create simplicity in agriculture – helping farmers grow. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. As Global Head of Fungicides, you will lead the strategic direction of ADAMA’s global fungicides portfolio, one of our most critical and dynamic sectors to ensure long-term, sustainable growth while driving innovation and impact across geographies, crops, and key active ingredients. In this highly influential role, you will own the full lifecycle of the fungicides portfolio, from ideation through development, commercialization, and eventual phase-out. Ensuring each product delivers value at every stage. You will work at the intersection of strategy, operations, marketing, and innovation, steering high-impact decisions and leading a global team of talented Product Managers. This role sits on the Portfolio & Innovation (P&I) Leadership Team and offers direct exposure to ADAMA's executive leadership. Reports to the EVP Portfolio & Innovation. Based UK, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland or Spain Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Shape and evolve the long-term strategy (10+ years) for ADAMA’s fungicides portfolio, identifying opportunities across crops, geographies, and adjacent sectors. Market Foresight: Monitor and anticipate global industry trends to inform portfolio direction. Portfolio Management: Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, including ideation, business case development, launch planning, commercialization, and phase-out. Cross-functional Leadership: Drive alignment across P&I, Global Operations, Commercial teams, and regional markets to ensure successful execution of portfolio plans and launches. Governance & Influence: Represent the Fungicides sector in critical committees (Offering, Sourcing, S&OP), contributing strategic input and ensuring cross-functional alignment. Partner Negotiations: Represent ADAMA in high-stakes 3rd party negotiations, supporting the Head of Third-Party Relations in securing key commercial agreements. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing, globally dispersed team of Product Managers. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth. Organizational Development: Work with the People Business Partner to implement individual development plans, succession planning, and talent acquisition. What You Bring Experience & Expertise: Degree in Business, Agronomy, Plant Protection or related field. MBA is a plus. 10+ years in the crop protection/agricultural sector, including leadership roles across multiple geographies. Experience bringing to market branded (RBC) and generic product portfolios is highly desirable. 5+ years leading multicultural, globally dispersed teams. Core Competencies: Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and execution mindset. Skilled in navigating complex, matrixed organizations and influencing across functions. Able to prioritize and manage ambiguity in a fast-changing environment. Strong financial, analytical, and planning skills. Fluent in English (other languages a plus). Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%. In this fast-paced, high-impact position, you’ll have the autonomy to make bold decisions that shape the future of ADAMA’s business. You'll gain unmatched exposure to global executive leadership and the opportunity to directly influence ADAMA’s strategic direction. At ADAMA, we combine the spirit of a startup with the reach of a global organization, enabling you to grow, lead, and leave your mark. Ready to cultivate something bigger? Join ADAMA and help us advance agriculture through innovation, simplicity, and partnership. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Product Management, and Business Development Industries Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr