Syngenta · 6 days ago
Corn Licensing Product Manager
Lisle, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSyngenta is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, and they are seeking a Corn Licensing Product Manager. This role involves aligning product advancements with supply plans, executing pricing strategies, and driving the Corn Trait strategy within licensees' portfolios.
AgricultureFarming
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Syngenta
Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of Syngenta Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-05-29Grant· $2.97M
2016-02-04Acquired
2000-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Fabio Neufeld
Head of Financial Solutions
Jean Albert
Global Head Crop Protection R&D Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management
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