Product Life Cycle Manager

Corteva Agriscience • NA-US-IA-Virtual Office, IA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Come join our team in the role as a Corn Product Life Cycle Manager in licensing! Some of the key responsibilities would be to partner with assigned Genetic Supplier and Key Independent Seed Company (ISC) to document desired portfolios and communicate gaps to Licensing and Research leadership. You will have the opportunity to work closely with Licensing Portfolio Leader and Corteva Research Scientists to ensure superior products with targeted traits are developed, evaluated and advanced at the R3L-R5L (corn) pre-commercial testing. Contribute to the development of new hybrids that will be utilized in the licensing pipeline. Develop a strong and overall knowledge of Vylor Inbreds to support our Genetic Suppliers. Provide product observations to drive product learning for suitability of intended use and steering for trait score adjustments. Ensure licensing maintains unique portfolios that are suitable for the Genetic Suppliers geography and meet the technology direction, product count goals and volume targets. Maintain relationships with licensing contacts to facilitate in-field and classroom product knowledge transfer and training. Responsible for obtaining and relaying working knowledge of hybrids and inbreds sold by the assigned genetic suppliers and ISC within assigned geography. Participate in the knowledge transfer of agronomics closely associated with product lines, e.g., product population recommendations, product x herbicide interactions, seed treatment efficacy, etc. This position is remote but would be ideally located in central Minnesota and may consider surrounding areas. This position would cover the areas of North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required.
• 5 to 7 years agricultural breeding, product management or agronomy experience.
• Experience working with Independent Seed Companies and licensing.
• Technical experience involving Inbred lines and hybrid development.
• Develop and maintain expert level of product knowledge of Genetic Supplier and ISC portfolio needs.
• Develop and maintain expertise in lifecycle management skills, tools and decision making.
• Excel at written, presentation and oral communication to ensure awareness, direction and ISC service level to enable sales success.
• Safe operation of company provided vehicle.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Crop production/cultural practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Corteva inbred, hybrid and varietal offerings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Environmental, regulatory, and stewardship issues of Licensing products at the local/regional level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate large amounts of technical information and to condense it into useable and understandable form.
• Demonstrated skills in Teaching/training and presenting.
• Demonstrated skills in Product testing and evaluation.
• Working knowledge of field experimentation methods.
• Demonstrated skills in Observing, analyzing, summarizing, and communicating product/agronomic trial results and information.
• Demonstrated skills in Conflict resolution and handling objections.
• Demonstrated skills in Using computer hardware and software to generate reports, access, and communicate Corteva information and complete administrative duties.
• Demonstrated ability to Communicate and transfer knowledge both verbally and written.
• Demonstrated ability to Build/maintain strong relationships with brand staff, key industry/market influencers, internal partners and teammates.
• Demonstrated ability to Work effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to Get results by taking initiative, overcoming obstacles & finding creative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to Work independently with minimum supervision and operate within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to Work in and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Breeding or Agronomy or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned Genetic Supplier and Key Independent Seed Company (ISC) to document desired portfolios and communicate gaps to Licensing and Research leadership.
• Work closely with Licensing Portfolio Leader and Corteva Research Scientists to ensure superior products with targeted traits are developed, evaluated and advanced at the R3L-R5L (corn) pre-commercial testing.
• Contribute to the development of new hybrids that will be utilized in the licensing pipeline.
• Develop a strong and overall knowledge of Vylor Inbreds to support our Genetic Suppliers.
• Provide product observations to drive product learning for suitability of intended use and steering for trait score adjustments.
• Ensure licensing maintains unique portfolios that are suitable for the Genetic Suppliers geography and meet the technology direction, product count goals and volume targets.
• Maintain relationships with licensing contacts to facilitate in-field and classroom product knowledge transfer and training.
• Obtain and relay working knowledge of hybrids and inbreds sold by the assigned genetic suppliers and ISC within assigned geography.
• Participate in the knowledge transfer of agronomics closely associated with product lines, e.g., product population recommendations, product x herbicide interactions, seed treatment efficacy, etc.
• Field Evaluation: Collect information/notes and observations related to Licensing experimental, commercial, and associated technologies.
• Evaluation of both inbreds and hybrids throughout the growing season.
• Maintain proficiency in data collection, reporting, analysis and forecasting systems.
• Maintain relationship with and coordinate product evaluation activities with the Licensing Product Life Cycle team.
• Capture, maintain and understand product portfolio gaps.
• Select products to fill gaps and maintain licensing product portfolios while achieving Corteva channeling strategies.
• Provide liaison between Genetic Suppliers, ISC, licensing management, portfolio leadership, and R&D.
• Assist portfolio leads during demand planning activity and life cycle management.
• Coordinate product specific agronomic testing and sharing information with Corteva research and research scientists.
• Establish germplasm strategies that are consistent with long-term product development needs.
• Work with Genetic Suppliers, ISC, portfolio managers and research scientists to create and provide product specific information and training including production recommendations, product characteristics, product positioning and crop management practices.
• Support product education with Genetic Suppliers and ISC on inbreds, hybrids and varietal crops.
• May include establishing and maintaining demonstration locations in cooperation with research.
• Assist/support marketing in the generation of performance data and placement information to support product and technology promotion.
• Collaborate with and support Corteva management and/or stakeholders in assigned geography in a professional manner consistent with Corteva Behaviors (Enrich Lives, Stand Tall, Be Curious, Build Together, Be Upstanding) and Themes (Champion Customer Success and Needs, Partner with Society, Create Value through Op Ex, Bring the Outside In).
• Strive to develop and demonstrate new Corteva culture by working across brands for the good of our grower customers and company objectives.

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: Mid Level