Global Product Manager - Crop Protection / Insecticides

ADAMA Deutschland GmbH; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Global Product Manager for its insecticides portfolio in Cologne. The role involves strategic product lifecycle management and collaboration with cross-regional teams. Candidates should have relevant industry experience and strong analytical skills. Fluency in English is required. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the global agriculture sector.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a similar role within the crop protection industry.
• Strong analytical thinking and strategic mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills across diverse environments.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategic plans for assigned Active Ingredients.
• Manage product lifecycles from development to phase-out.
• Analyze market data to identify opportunities and gaps.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Strategic mindset

Influencing skills

Ausbildung

Academic degree in Agronomy or related field

MBA or business-related qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Cologne – Germany
Job ID: 30220

We are seeking a Global Product Manager – Insecticides to join our Global Product Development team. This is a strategic role responsible for the performance, positioning, and lifecycle management of key Active Ingredients (AIs) and their related products within ADAMA’s global insecticides portfolio. You will leverage data, market trends, and competitive insights to develop product strategies and recommendations that enhance both operational execution and commercial impact. This is a unique opportunity to gain a global view of agriculture and the crop protection industry, working cross-functionally across regions, cultures, and disciplines. Fantastic opportunity to see agriculture globally and understand our industry end to end.

Reports to the Insecticides Global Sector Head and to be based from UK, Germany, France, Italy or Spain

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for assigned Active Ingredients under the guidance of the Global Sector Head.
• Manage products across their entire lifecycle, from ideation and development to phase-out.
• Analyze market data and performance metrics to identify opportunities, gaps, and risks.
• Present product strategy and investment proposals to senior leadership and executive teams.
• Collaborate with regional teams (Anchor and Important Countries) to optimize product value and support execution at country level.
• Drive revenue and margin improvements through optimal product positioning and pricing strategies.
• Drive New Product launches for key products in collaboration with market.
• Partner with 3rd-party companies to establish strategic in-licensing or out-licensing collaborations.
• Act as the central information hub for your products, supporting marketing, regulatory, and supply chain decisions.
• Anticipate regulatory risks and help ensure continued “license to operate” for key actives.
• Support the product pipeline by advancing innovations through internal stage-gate processes.
• Stay informed of global trends, market developments, regulatory shifts, and competitor activity to guide strategic decision-making.
• Provide training materials and performance (RTB) data to local marketing and sales teams.
• Facilitate internal alignment and cross-functional commitment across global stakeholders.

About You – Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role within the crop protection industry is essential. Experience with insecticides is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical thinking and strategic mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills across matrixed, multicultural environments.
• Experience in additional domains such as R&D, Regulatory, or Marketing is an advantage.
• Academic degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology, or a related field.
• MBA or business-related postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.