Innovation Management Portfolio and Decision Analysis Manager

Corteva Agriscience • Johnston, IA

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About The Position

The Innovation Management (IM) Portfolio and Decision Analysis Manager role is responsible for driving operational excellence in portfolio analyses, valuation, modeling, and investment prioritization across a global seed innovation portfolio. This role ensures that innovation investments are rigorously evaluated, resourced, and executed to deliver transformative solutions in seed technology, aligned with long-term business goals and market needs.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (M.S., MBA, or Ph.D. preferred) in life sciences, business, or engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in building project business cases and financial metrics, e.g., NPV, IRR, NTR, Peak Revenue.
• 7+ years in R&D, commercial, strategy, or portfolio roles.
• Prior leadership in innovation governance or strategic planning.
• Experience with external partnerships, licensing, or M&A is highly valued.

Nice To Haves

• Business financial acumen with expertise in portfolio prioritization frameworks, scenario planning and valuation modeling.
• Deep understanding of risk assessment, pipeline optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Strong quantitative skills for investment analysis, proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to execute governance processes for portfolio analysis and prioritization, and familiarity with innovation metrics and maturity models.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams with experience driving cultural transformation and strategic alignment.
• Certifications in project management or portfolio management (e.g., PMP, PfMP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain standardized R&D innovation valuation models.
• Partner with Portfolio and Decision Analysis team to design, implement, and maintain new tools for portfolio analysis.
• Ensure analysis tools support pipeline optimization and lifecycle management activities.
• Support seed innovation management systems and planning cycles.
• Ensure consistency and simplification across resource costing, data inputs, and reporting.
• Partner with R&D leadership and finance to ensure consistency in portfolio modeling and analytics.
• Partner with IM Pipeline Development Leads and R&D stakeholders to align model parameters and assumptions.
• Champion innovation culture and organizational transformation.
• Mentor cross-functional teams and embed portfolio analysis principles across business units.
• Drive change initiatives that enhance strategic alignment and employee engagement.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior