Global Portfolio Asset Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Global Portfolio Asset Manager (GPAM) is responsible for maximizing the long-term value of new and existing Active Ingredients (AIs) through excellence in Product/Portfolio Life Cycle Management. The GPAM will lead the overall strategy of the portfolio and manage its business for long-term health and profitability.

Department: Global Assets
Reports to: Head of Global Assets
Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop and manage a 5-year strategic plan to optimize the return on intellectual, physical, and financial assets within the portfolio.
• Collaborate with regional, country, and functional teams to develop medium and long-term strategies that deliver on the 5-year plan, ensuring sustainable competitiveness and alignment with grower needs.
• Continuously communicate strategies to key stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution.

Portfolio Management and Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Lead Global Portfolio Asset Teams (GPAT), setting and driving strategic projects to achieve the 5-year plan, including initiatives such as new molecule development, regulatory mitigation, cost reduction, and gap analysis.
• Define and implement both organic and inorganic growth strategies, expanding market presence and identifying new opportunities aligned with the 5-year strategic plan.
• Lead the launch plans for new AIs in collaboration with regional marketing teams in key introductory countries.
• Develop and drive post-patent strategy to maximize the value of AIs throughout their lifecycle, ensuring timely execution across regions and functions.

Business Case Development and Financial Management:

• Challenge and validate business cases for R&D, production, and third-party licensing investments, gaining approval through governing bodies.
• Ensure that value pricing evaluations for strategic formulations in key countries are up to date.
• Lead AI forecasting processes annually and challenge regional sales performance, margin, and forecasts monthly through global S&OP and business planning.
• Prepare AI allocation plans as necessary and secure approval at global S&OP meetings.
• Establish and adjust functional area budgets in line with the strategic plan and project needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Background in Sales, Customer Marketing, or R&D Management with strong experience in crop protection.
• Solid understanding of market dynamics in crop protection , including trends and key drivers.
• Experience with leveraging new technology and digital tools to manage complex projects, with a deep understanding of alternative technologies.
• Ability to anticipate societal and economic challenges in the crop inputs market and lead through change with an open mindset.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience in influencing cross-functional teams and engaging a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term and drive business success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or other advanced degree in business or a related field.
• Experience in strategic negotiations and project management.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese is preferred.

Job Expectations / Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in both office and field environments as required.
• Some travel may be necessary to collaborate with regional and global teams, as well as to attend industry events and conferences.
• Strong commitment to maintaining a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.