Global Portfolio Asset Manager
Yuma, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
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:
Portfolio Management and Cross-Functional Leadership:
Business Case Development and Financial Management:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Expectations / Working Conditions:
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.
Skills
Chemical Manufacturing