Soybean Product Manager

Syngenta Group • Lisle, IL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture. At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a Soybean Product Manager in Lisle, IL. This role drives the successful launch and commercial growth of Syngenta's soybean portfolio by connecting product development with market strategy to deliver proven, high-value solutions to growers across the US.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in seed product development, agronomy, product strategy, or product management.
• Familiarity with seed market dynamics and economics; from seed suppliers to resellers and growers.
• Understanding of seed regulatory and quality requirements for commercialization.
• Knowledge of soybean production systems, such as geographical differences related to cropping systems, disease & pest pressure, and weed management programs.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across R&D, agronomy, sales, and marketing functions.
• Experience in translating technical trial data into actionable commercialization strategies.
• Background in pricing, demand forecasting, and inventory management for agricultural products.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration between R&D, commercial, and supply chain teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead precommercial trial protocols, analyze performance data across various environments, and ensure all criteria are met before a product moves to commercialization.
• Serve as the go-to product expert from advancement through end of life, supporting route-to-market decisions, channel strategy, and market positioning.
• Deliver technical training and positioning guidance to commercial teams while collaborating with agronomy and sales to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Drive product adoption and market share across all channels (NK, GH, GLG, Distribution) by optimizing product placement, monitoring market trends, and providing strategic recommendations.
• Build and maintain key account relationships, attend trade shows, and serve as a brand ambassador to strengthen Syngenta's presence in the market.

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees