Portfolio Development Manager, Soy

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Location
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Research Triangle Park, NC, USA

Job

We are looking for a Portfolio Development Manager, Soy to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

The Portfolio Development Manager, Soy owns the development and implementation of portfolio plans for assigned soy, corn, and cotton products across Drive Countries. This role coordinates product positioning, claims, registration support, launch preparation, forecasting input, licensing opportunities, and life-cycle activities in alignment with the global Crop System strategy.

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain.

With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

• Owning and implementing portfolio and product plans for assigned Soy Crop System products across Drive Countries, translating global strategy into positioning and market-specific development priorities.
• Leading defined end-to-end product development and launch work streams, coordinating target product profile, dossier and label support, value proposition, and launch toolbox with relevant functions and countries.
• Developing cross-functional portfolio recommendations by combining market, customer, competitor, technical, regulatory, and P&L inputs into practical decisions within established strategy.
• Owning life-cycle management plans for assigned products, coordinating re-registration, label extensions, active-ingredient defense, and risk mitigation.
• Leading collaboration across Drive Countries and functions, aligning product messaging and positioning and ensuring agreed deliverables are completed.
• Contributing expertise and continuous improvement, coaching colleagues and improving portfolio tools and processes

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in crop protection, strategic marketing, product management, product development, or a related agricultural business function.
• Have demonstrated ownership of product or portfolio plans, cross-functional projects, launches, or life-cycle initiatives.
• Have demonstrated ability to work independently, organize resources and timelines, and influence stakeholders across functions or regions.
• Have experience with registration support, product positioning, launch preparation, or third-party portfolio opportunities, preferred.
• Possess advanced product and portfolio management knowledge across development, positioning, claims, and life-cycle management.
• Have strong analytical judgment and the ability to translate market, technical, and regulatory information into practical recommendations.
• Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills.

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call
you@BASF.We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development…