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<h2 class='jobSectionHeader'>Stellenbeschreibung</h2><ul><li>Leitung des Soja-Foundation-Seed-Multiplikationsprogramms für alle kommerziellen, lizenzierten und experimentellen Sojabohnensorten in den USA und Management der Gegen-Saison-Aktivitäten in Argentinien, Chile und Puerto Rico.</li><li>Entwicklung von Vertragsstrategien, Verfassen von Rechtsvereinbarungen, Netzwerkbildung mit der Rechtsabteilung und Leitung von Vertragsverhandlungen mit Lieferanten.</li><li>Sicherstellung der Saatgutqualität, Sortenreinheit und Einhaltung der Anforderungen durch in- und ausländische Partner.</li><li>Entwicklung von Strategien zur Sicherstellung einer ausreichenden Kapazität im Foundation-Seed-Netzwerk.</li><li>Nutzung von Verkaufsprognosen zur Entwicklung einer Volumenstrategie für Foundation/Breeder-Saatgut.</li><li>Produktion von Sojabohnen-Experimentalkandidaten in Südamerika zur Beschleunigung von Markteinführungen.</li><li>Bereitstellung von Leitung und Anleitung für das Team am Standort Champaign, IL.</li><li>Verantwortung für die Budgetentwicklung und Planung im Zusammenhang mit dem Foundation-Seed-Programm.</li></ul><h2 class='jobSectionHeader'>Anforderungen</h2><ul><li>BA/BS in Agronomie, Saatgutwissenschaft, Pflanzenwissenschaft, Agrarökonomie, Lieferkette oder einem verwandten Bereich (MS oder MBA bevorzugt).</li><li>15+ Jahre Erfahrung im Management eines Foundation-Seed-Programms oder in der kommerziellen Saatgutproduktion.</li><li>Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse in der Sojabohnenzüchtung, Eigenschaften und Qualitätsstandards.</li><li>Starke Führungs- und Coaching-Erfahrung.</li><li>Hervorragende Fähigkeiten in Vertragsverhandlungen.</li><li>Erfahrung in der Förderung und Umsetzung einer sicheren Arbeitsumgebung.</li><li>Spanischkenntnisse (bevorzugt).</li><li>Reisebereitschaft bis zu 30%, international und national.</li></ul><h2 class='jobSectionHeader'>Vorteile</h2><ul><li>Flexible Arbeitszeiten, wenn möglich.</li><li>Hoch wettbewerbsfähiger Altersvorsorgeplan mit Unternehmensbeteiligung.</li><li>Programme zur Förderung des Wohlbefindens, einschließlich umfassender Unterstützung der psychischen Gesundheit.</li><li>Familienfördernde Leistungen (Fruchtbarkeit, Adoption und Leihmutterschaftserstattung, Mutterschafts-/Elternzeit und mehr).</li><li>Backup-Kinder- und Altenpflege mit Rabattprogrammen.</li><li>Mentoring- und Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten.</li><li>Matching-Geschenkprogramm zur Vertiefung der Wirkung von Beiträgen zu qualifizierten Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen.</li><li>Mitarbeiterkrisenunterstützung.</li><li>Zugang zum BASF-Weinkeller, Mitarbeiterrabatte und vieles mehr!</li></ul>

Biologie, Biotechnologie

Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Bachelor

Master

Festanstellung

Senior

Deutsch

Spanisch

In dieser Rolle optimierst du Produktionsprozesse, um eine zuverlässige Versorgung mit hochwertigem Saatgut sicherzustellen. Du arbeitest mit internationalen Partnern zusammen und leitest ein neues Produktionswerk. Mache jetzt den Test und finde heraus, ob du geeignet bist.

<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Now hiring! Sr. Soy Seeds Foundation Program Manager</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are looking for a Sr. Soy Seeds Foundation Program Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team preferably based in Champaign, IL. Also open to a remote option in Iowa or Illinois within proximity to Champaign, IL.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b style="font-weight:bold">Come create chemistry with us!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into  all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible  outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient  agriculture.</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">As a Senior Soy Seeds Foundation Program Manager, you will manage the U.S. soybean foundation seeds program, collaborating with plant breeding, sales, marketing, and agronomic services to enhance soybean varieties and increase parent seed stocks for commercial sales.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">You will oversee third-party foundation seed partners in the U.S. and BASF’s counter-season partner in South America, as well as manage the new Soybean Foundation Seed production facility in Champaign, IL.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This role requires optimizing production processes with commercial soybean managers to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality seed, particularly for new genetics and regulated traits in BASF’s pipeline.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>As a Sr. Soy Seeds Foundation Program Manager, you create chemistry by...</b></H2></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Overseeing the soy foundation seed multiplication program for all commercial, licensed, and experimental soybean varieties produced in the U.S. and managing counter-season activities in Argentina, Chile, and Puerto Rico.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborating and assisting with the development of contract strategies, writing legal agreements, networking with legal, &amp; leading contract negotiations with suppliers, and authorizing and approving all payments as it relates to soy foundation activities. Managing our foundation seed increases and varietal purification program for all in-licensed seed lines acquired from our genetics providers, and internally advanced lines from our BASF breeding programs. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ensuring BASF’s seed quality, trait and varietal purity, and stewardship requirements are met and effectively communicated by our domestic and international foundation seed partners and the Champaign, IL facility.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Managing the foundation seed increases and varietal purification program for in-licensed seed lines and internally advanced lines from BASF breeding programs.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Developing strategies to ensure adequate capacity in the foundation seeds network for reliable supply of high-quality breeder/foundation seed including production and processing capabilities.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Utilizing short- and long-term sales forecasts to develop a volume strategy for targeted quantities of foundation/breeder seed of soybean genotypes and trait platforms that meet quality and purity specifications.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Producing soybean experimental candidates in South America to accelerate market introductions/launches, collaborating with legal and stewardship, international export logistics experts, etc. to ensure smooth flow of products to and from these countries. Participating as part of the US soybean portfolio management team to provide input to varietal selection and advancements as it relates to producibility.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Providing oversight and direction to the Champaign site leader and team, including all field and plant activities conducted by full-time and contract employees at the Champaign, IL plant site.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Being responsible for the OPEX CCEN budget development for the Soy Foundation Seeds Program, Argentina counter season program, and the Champaign IL foundation seed plant. Responsible for CAPEX planning as it relates to the foundation seed capacity and capability. Accountable for providing input into financial &amp; business planning processes, including managing expenditures for OPEX, CAPEX spend, capacity planning, headcount projections, succession planning, and employee development as it relates to foundation seed production.</span></span></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>If you...</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Have a BA/BS in agronomy, seed science, plant science, agricultural economics, supply chain, or a related discipline (MS or MBA preferred).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hold 15+ years managing a foundation seed program, or in commercial seed production, or working within a soybean breeding program, and/or or similar responsibilities in other crops (International experience a plus).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Have advanced knowledge of soybean breeding, traits, and quality standards and Quality Management systems</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Have strong supervisory and coaching experience.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrate excellent skills in contract negotiations.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Have experience in promoting and implementing, and sustaining a safe working environment for the overall foundation seeds program.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Exhibit proficiency in Spanish (preferred).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to travel up to 30%, internationally and domestically. </span></span></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Create your own chemistry with you@BASF</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call <b>you@BASF</b>. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:16.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Just some of the many benefits we offer include:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Flexible work arrangements whenever possible</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!</span></span></span></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About us</b></H2></div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF</span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Privacy statement</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">BASF takes security &amp; data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Pay transparency</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $130,400 - $179,300. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Equal employment opportunities</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</span></span></span></p></div></div></div>

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Management

Produktion

Prozessoptimierung

Teilweise im Homeoffice möglich

Als Senior Soy Seeds Foundation Program Manager leitest du das US-Sojabohnen-Foundation-Seed-Programm. Du arbeitest mit Pflanzenzüchtern, Vertrieb, Marketing und agronomischen Diensten zusammen, um Sojabohnensorten zu verbessern und Elternsaatgutbestände für den kommerziellen Verkauf zu erhöhen.

Sojabohnenzüchtung

Vertragsverhandlungen

Führungs- und Coaching-Erfahrung

Sichere Arbeitsumgebung

Leitung des Soja-Foundation-Seed-Multiplikationsprogramms

Entwicklung von Vertragsstrategien

Sicherstellung der Saatgutqualität

Entwicklung von Strategien zur Kapazitätssicherung

Nutzung von Verkaufsprognosen

Produktion von Sojabohnen-Experimentalkandidaten

Bereitstellung von Leitung und Anleitung

Verantwortung für Budgetentwicklung und Planung

Sr. Soy Seeds Foundation Program Manager

Gelegentliche Reisebereitschaft nötig

StellenbeschreibungLeitung des Soja-Foundation-Seed-Multiplikationsprogramms für alle kommerziellen, lizenzierten und ...