Global Agrochemical Director

Objectifs du poste :
The Global Agrochemical Director provides global leadership and technical direction on agrochemicals and other residues relevant to tobacco and tobacco products. The role ensures proactive understanding of worldwide regulatory scenarios and enables risk assessment and management across the “seed to shop” value chain.
The role also develops the evidence base, policies, standards and guidance required to support compliance, certification where required, and advocacy positions, helping to assure the integrity of plant based products across a diversified portfolio.

Domaine de responsabilités :
Analyse and interpret worldwide agrochemical and residue legislation impacting tobacco and tobacco products
Monitor and anticipate broader regulatory scenarios affecting agricultural and other plant based raw materials
Develop and direct testing and monitoring programmes for agrochemicals and other residues in finished goods
Ensure compliance with residue legislation and support certification where required
Develop and apply modelling, simulation and analytical tools to estimate residue levels
Lead the development of strategies, policies, standards, guidelines and evidence generation related to agrochemicals and residues
Represent JT International S.A. in relevant scientific and regulatory forums and support advocacy initiatives
Recruit, motivate and develop direct and indirect reports where applicable

Qualifications :
Storytelling : Robust commercial understanding and translation of business questions into actionable business recommendations and implications are necessary

Expérience professionnelle :
Minimum five years of experience as an agronomist or crop scientist in tobacco
Strong knowledge of the tobacco supply chain, agricultural business practices and regulatory environment

Diplômes et formations :
Ph.D. degree in agronomy, crop science, or plant and soil science

Compétences linguistiques et informatiques – lesquelles & niveau :
Excellent English language skills, with knowledge of French, Spanish or Portuguese Language desirable

Compétences comportementales :
Strong analytical capability, networking skills and clear communication style
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate global leadership behaviours