Global Technical Product Manager Bioinsecticides/Bionematicides

This role could be based at mulitple locations. 

FMC is an agricultural sciences company that advances farming through innovative and sustainable crop protection technologies. FMC invests significant resources in discovering new active ingredients, developing innovative formulations and biologicals in addition to advancing precision agricultural technologies that support sustainable agriculture around the world.

FMC employs around 6400 people around the world and in operates in more than 40 countries in EMEA. FMC fosters an inclusive environment where diverse background and experiences are keys to the company´s success. FMC´s six Core Values define who we are and how we do business: Customer-Centricity, Sustainability, Respect for People, Safety, Integrity and Agility.

Overview

Join FMC’s Global Plant Health R&D organization, Advanced Biology in transforming the agricultural industry for biological crop protection and biostimulant products. We are seeking a purpose-focused, self-motivated, experienced agronomist or biologist who will be accountable for the design and implementation of biology product programs to advance new assets to commercialization as well as for product support, renewal and stewardship of FMC through asset lifecycle.

Responsibilities

The Global Technical Product Manager is responsible for integrating complex global efforts that encompass all facets of a biology product development plan. The successful candidate is a key member of global business and project teams, representing all aspects of efficacy, product performance and crop safety. He/She will work closely with interdependent functions on international project teams (such as Marketing, Formulations, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Patents, Field Development, Legal and Business Development) and other key stakeholders to use his/her in-depth scientific and technical knowledge to help prioritize and plan as well as manage the technical risks for new assets and for renewal of existing products.

Required Education

PhD or Master degree in biological or agricultural discipline (e.g. entomology, nematology or agroengineer) and 5+ years of technical experience on product(s) and project management in agroindustry

Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge in plant pathology with focus on entomology and nematology
• Technical knowledge in conventional / biological insecticides and nematicides, including competitive products and their positioning
• Product Technical Management and Product Development experience in developing products in the agricultural sector which requires practical understanding of the agricultural marketplace and cropping systems
• Strong communication, presentation skills and experience in influencing through others and taking the initiative to deliver high quality results
• Interpersonal, organizational and project management skills

Location

Preferably we want the successful candidate to be located at FMC European Research and Development Center in Nambsheim (France) or FMC European Innovation Center in Hørsholm (Denmark). But other locations in EU in close vicinity to either of both sites allowing regular physical presence are considerable.

We will be reviewing application at an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Thursday, May 12th, 2022.

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