Global Soy Seeds & Traits Portfolio Leader

SeedQuest; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive retirement plan

Well-being programs

Family forming benefits

Mentoring and career development

Matching gifts program

Employee crisis support

Employee discounts

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions seeks a Senior Seeds & Traits Portfolio Lead, Soy, to shape and integrate the global Seeds & Traits portfolio strategy for the Soy Crop System across Drive and Non-Drive Countries. You will lead complex trait launches, new crop introductions, and cross-functional programs spanning branding, licensing, and demand forecasting.

You will drive integrated Soy solutions with Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, and Digital Farming, influencing senior leadership decisions and

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Seed Science, Biology, Business, Marketing, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in Seeds & Traits, crop systems, portfolio management, trait commercialization, strategic marketing, or related agricultural businesses.
• Proven track record leading global or multi-regional seed, trait, licensing, or commercialization initiatives.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions, business units, and geographies.
• Expertise in integrating technical, commercial, regulatory, breeding, supply chain, and licensing considerations into strategic decisions.
• Deep knowledge of trait launch strategy, agronomic positioning, integrated solutions, licensing, and go-to-market execution.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and owning the long-term global Seeds & Traits portfolio strategy for the Soy Crop System across Drive and Non-Drive Countries.
• Leading complex global trait launches and new crop or country introductions with governance and milestones.
• Creating integrated Soy solutions across Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, and Digital Farming.
• Influencing major portfolio, commercialization, and resource decisions with market potential and financial implications.
• Leading strategic seed and trait licensing opportunities globally and shaping negotiation positions.
• Serving as the global Seeds & Traits authority for the Soy Crop System in senior governance forums.
• Mentoring launch and portfolio colleagues and sharing best practices across regions.

Skills

Global portfolio leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Strategic decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / related field

Job description

BASF Agricultural Solutions seeks a Senior Seeds & Traits Portfolio Lead, Soy, to shape and integrate the global Seeds & Traits portfolio strategy for the Soy Crop System across Drive and Non-Drive Countries. You will lead complex trait launches, new crop introductions, and cross-functional programs spanning branding, licensing, and demand forecasting.

You will drive integrated Soy solutions with Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, and Digital Farming, influencing senior leadership decisions and