Principal Specialist, Product Development

Now hiring! Principal Specialist, Product Development

 

We are looking for a Principal Specialist, Product Development to join our Agricultural Solutions team supporting our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seed business. This is a field-based role and the ideal candidate should be located in Southern California. 

 

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 Principal Specialist in Product Development, you will lead the development of new products and their inclusion in the regional portfolio, including seed varieties, seed forms, and new technologies. You will advise and support the Crop Sales Manager with technical knowledge and marketing positioning.

 

As a Principal Specialist, Product Development, you create chemistry by...

 

• Designing, coordinating, and executing regional trial programs.
• Analyzing and processing data from the trial programs.
• Presenting and discussing conclusions and new seed technology products with the Crop Team.
• Providing technical support to sales specialists, account managers, and customers through advice and training on specific crops.
• Informing the breeding team about market needs to prioritize the assortment by market segment and type.
• Preparing, coordinating, and executing all procedures in the Elevation varieties process, from screening to trial, and advising the Crop Sales Manager and Global Product Specialists on the seed production plan.
   

If you...

 

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture, plant science, or other relevant field of study.
• Possess at least three years of experience in agriculture and in the development of varieties (trials).
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, be highly organized, and exhibit good decision-making abilities.
• Work effectively as a team player with strong communication skills.
• Exhibit commercial aptitude and an innovative mindset.
• Maintain a proactive approach to challenges.
• Are able to regularly travel during the day and travel 20-30% overnight, domestically and internationally. 

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!