Corn Licensing Product Manager at Syngenta Group

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Pricing Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Analysis, Forecasting, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, Marketing Principles, Agronomy, Seed Industry Knowledge, Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Project Management

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Job Description At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, We are currently seeking a Corn Licensing Product Manager in the Midwestern states. Preferred Location: Lisle, IL, Des Moines, IA, and Indianapolis, IN Accountabilities: Aligns product advancements and product life cycle to supply plans, promotional and product pricing strategy Builds and executes pricing plans to achieve market share and net sales targets Serves as main point of contact, relationship and agreement owner with external foundation seed houses Drives Syngenta Corn Trait strategy and compliance within licensees' portfolios and germplasm Leverages North America Corn pipeline to optimize grower satisfaction, maximize Syngenta's opportunity within licensees’ portfolios and EBITDA contributions Documents, monitors, and measures the success of New Product Introductions and impact within the licensing route-to-market to influence future decisions Provides product forecasting, portfolio leadership and feedback to Seeds Product Development, Production & Supply, Finance, Marketing, and GreenLeaf Genetics Technical Product & Account Management Teams to achieve business objectives for the product line Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Agronomy, Economics, Agriculture, Marketing, or related field 8+ years of experience working in the seed industry Collaboration, influence, and trust-building with diverse sets of stakeholders Curious, courageous and accountable to drive internal and external solutions Deep understanding of Syngenta routes-to-market and long-term plans Understanding of farmer needs and farmer agronomic practices for assigned region Public speaking with large and diverse audiences Digital fluency (proficient in Microsoft and Syngenta digital platforms) Financial acumen (understanding P&L) Exposure to marketing processes and understanding of basic marketing principles Willingness to travel extensively at certain periods of the year and spend time in pre-commercial and commercial trials and commercial fields evaluating hybrids and inbreds alone and with peers and external stakeholders Additional Information What We Offer: A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. WL: 5B #LI-Onsite #LI-NL2

Responsibilities

The Corn Licensing Product Manager aligns product advancements with supply plans and pricing strategies while serving as the main contact for external seed houses. They drive Syngenta's corn trait strategy and document the success of new product introductions to influence future decisions.