Product Development Manager

KingAgroot CropScience 清原作物科学; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KingAgroot CropScience 清原作物科学 seeks a Product Development Manager in the Philippines to lead agrochemical product lines, bridging HQ and local teams, and driving market strategy, product development, and registrations to fuel sustainable growth. You will coordinate with R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams on NPI launches, field trials, and promotions, and contribute to industry exhibitions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Plant Protection or Agronomy, at least 5 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Plant Protection, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in biotechnology, agrochemical, or related industries; international experience a plus.
• Strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills; fluent English; proficient in MS Office and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead market strategy and product line management for agrochemical products in the Philippines.
• Coordinate product development, field trials, and efficacy data collection with HQ R&D.
• Oversee DA registration schedules and track progress with Regulatory teams.
• Drive New Product Introductions (NPI) and launch execution with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with R&D, Registration, and Commercial teams; participate in industry exhibitions and marketing activities.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

English

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plant Protection or Agronomy or related field

Tools

MS Office

AI tools

Job description

Product Development Manager leads KingAgroot's agrochemical product lines in the Philippines, being a bridge between the HQ and local teams, driving market strategy, product development, registration, and successful NPI (New Product Introduction) launches to achieve sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Market Strategy & Product Line Management: Conduct comprehensive market research (competitors, pricing, pest pressures, farmer pain points) to identify gaps and drive business growth.
• 2. Product Development & Field Trials: Collaborate with HQ R&D on formulation screening and coordinate field trials to collect data on efficacy, crop safety, and resistance.
• 3. Registration & Compliance: Align with the regulatory team on DA registration schedules and track progress.
• 4. NPI & Launch Execution: Lead cross-functional launch timelines. Extract selling points, develop technical training materials (for RSM & FA teams), and support localized promotion plans.
• 5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Registration, and Commercial teams. Participate in key industry exhibitions and marketing activities.

Qualifications:

• 1. Education: Bachelor's degree or above, major in Plant Protection, Agronomy, or related fields.
• 2. Experience: Min. 5 years in biotechnology, agrochemical, or related industries. International experience is a strong plus.
• 3. Skills: Excellent project management, data analysis, and communication skills. Proficient in English, MS Office, and AI tools.
• 4. Professionalism: High integrity, pioneering spirit, strong execution, and teamwork.