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Valent BioSciences Product Development Manager - Valent BioSciences LLC in Libertyville, Illinois

About Us:

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

Description of Job: Responsible for managing and executing complete product development cycles for low-risk, environmentally compatible products and services for Agriculture on a global scale, with a focus on Biorational Crop Protection. Position manages in a matrix-style design across internal functional groups, including Business Management, Field Development, Formulations, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Research.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Manage global development programs for a portfolio of active ingredients, including proper design and execution of activities across multiple functional areas, according to approved budgets and timelines.

  • Champion the development of Biorational Crop Protection products, including design, coordination, execution, and interpretation of domestic and international field efficacy experiments and programs.

  • Develop label (use) recommendations, and domestic and international product registration.

  • Manage external relationships relevant to product development activities, experimental design, evaluation and interpretation of scientific results, and communication of results and recommendations to upper management.

  • Evaluate new leads (e.g., active ingredients, technologies) for potential inclusion in R&D portfolio.

  • Organize and present projects for reviews.

Experience:

  • Prior experience in the development and/or evaluation of agricultural products, including products related to Biorational Crop Protection.

  • International experience desirable. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

  • Working knowledge of entomology, plant pathology, and whole plant physiology.

  • Working knowledge of the regulatory environment for agricultural products.

  • Good organizational skills and communication skills (writing and presentation) are essential

Education: Doctorate degree preferred with appropriate experience in the agricultural, biological, or chemical sciences.

Travel: 15 to 35% time for domestic and international travel.

What We Offer:

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's what drives us: Valent BioSciences, LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company’s founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.

  • Valent BioSciences LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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