Regional Technical Manager (Europe Remote)

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers with innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.

For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

Summary 

The Regional Development Technical Manager (RTM) coordinates field development programs for the FMC portfolio within the assigned region, requiring strong agronomic expertise across crops and countries.

The role involves building a solid understanding of product biology and ensuring effective delivery of efficacy and crop safety trials. A background in biology, plant protection, and business is essential, with additional value placed on experience in knowledge transfer and application technologies.

The RTM must combine expertise in crop protection and regulatory requirements with strong communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

This position reports to a Development Team Lead within the EMEA Development organization.

Location: Europe Remote

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional/subregional field development programs (biology plans, protocols, trials, data analysis, and reporting)

• Define field trials program objectives and translate results into clear summaries and presentations

• Advise the business on portfolio strategy using technical expertise and field data insights

• Collaborate with regional teams, agronomists, and external partners (e.g. research institutes, Universities) to ensure strong, market-relevant product positioning

• Work with regulatory and data teams to deliver high-quality datasets for decision-making and product registration

• Drive knowledge transfer to technical marketing and service teams; monitor competitor developments to identify differentiation opportunities

• Track and communicate relevant competitors technology developments, identify and champion potential opportunities to differentiate FMC’s portfolio and provide value to our customer 

Mandatory Requirements

• Master’s degree in agriculture (or similar) with at least 5 years’ experience in the agricultural sector

• Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, and budget management

• Proven expertise in crop management, field trials, experimental design, and data analysisGood understanding of EU BAD requirements with experience in generating BAD-compliant data

• Solid knowledge of crop protection, crop management practices, and emerging technologies

• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe during peak season for field trials visits

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)