Now hiring! Business Development and Marketing Excellence Manager - RTP, NC

We are looking for a Business Development and Marketing Excellence Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Come create chemistry with us!

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.

As a Business Development and Marketing Excellence Manager, you will closely collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify innovative solutions for P&SS customer needs. You will evaluate external opportunities, manage third-party relationships, and oversee in-licensing and out-licensing aligned with business strategy. Additionally, you will coordinate the R&D ideation and budgeting process, support sustainability strategies, organize portfolio roadmaps, maintain competitor profiles, and support strategy implementation. Your role will involve championing new ideas through project management and leading marketing excellence processes to ensure successful execution of initiatives.

As a Business Development and Marketing Excellence Manager - RTP, NC, you create chemistry by...

• Working closely with Global Strategic Marketing Managers, Global Development Managers, and the BioSolutions Team to identify new technologies and innovative solutions that meet P&SS customer needs.

• Assessing external opportunities for innovation and coordinating activities, including the negotiation of partnership terms and completion of legal agreements.

• Overseeing assigned third-party relationships and actively evaluating in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities in alignment with business strategy and market segment needs.

• Driving and nurturing new ideas through all project management steps until completion or an agreed handoff to assigned Global Strategic Marketing Managers.

• Managing the R&D ideation and budgeting process for Global Strategic Marketing and partnering with marketing teams to ensure current portfolio roadmaps.

• Supporting P&SS segment strategies through market research coordination, portfolio rationalization support, and leading long-term planning and forecasting processes.

• Contributing to sustainability initiatives, including TripleS (Sustainable Solution Steering) activities, and maintaining competitor profiles and market intelligence.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agronomy, or a related field with 10+ years' overall experience.

• Preferably hold a Master’s degree.

• Have 5+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or related roles within the agricultural or biotech industries.

• Demonstrate a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing third-party relationships.

• Possess experience in negotiating partnership agreements and managing legal contracts.

• Exhibit a demonstrated ability to evaluate in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities.

• Have familiarity with R&D processes and budgeting.

• Maintain knowledge of sustainability strategies and market intelligence practices.

• Showcase strong project management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives from conception to execution.

• Possess experience in developing and implementing market strategies.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

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 you@BASF . 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.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

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!

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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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