Soybean Product Manager

Syngenta Group • Lisle, IL

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
Territory: The Midwest

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 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

• Product Evaluation & Advancement: Lead precommercial trial protocols, analyze performance data across various environments, and ensure all criteria are met before a product moves to commercialization.
• Product Expertise & Lifecycle Management: Serve as the go-to product expert from advancement through end of life, supporting route-to-market decisions, channel strategy, and market positioning.
• Technical Training & Alignment: Deliver technical training and positioning guidance to commercial teams while collaborating with agronomy and sales to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Market Execution & Growth: Drive product adoption and market share across all channels (NK, GH, GLG, Distribution) by optimizing product placement, monitoring market trends, and providing strategic recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Brand Representation: 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: Mid Level