Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of the soybean licensing business, driving sustainable growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with companies, customers, and key stakeholders across the agricultural value chain.

• Oversee complex licensing negotiations, commercial agreements, royalty structures, and portfolio expansion initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations, intellectual property requirements, and seed industry governance.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Breeding, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance teams to enable business performance and portfolio execution.

• Identify market trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities to strengthen the company’s position in the soybean segment.

• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.

• Influence strategic business decisions and represent the organization in key industry, customer, and institutional discussions.

• Drive operational excellence, business planning, and execution of long-term commercial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.

• Manage a highly complex business environment involving biotechnology, germplasm, licensing models, regulatory exposure, and strategic customer relationships.

Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive experience in agribusiness, seeds, biotechnology, or agricultural licensing businesses, preferably within the soybean segment.

• Proven track record leading complex commercial negotiations, licensing agreements, and strategic customer partnerships.

• Strong understanding of the seed industry, soybean market dynamics, germplasm, biotechnology traits, and royalty-based business models.

• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, portfolio expansion, and long-term commercial strategies.

• Experience leading high-performing teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders in matrix organizations.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution.

• Knowledge of agricultural regulations, intellectual property, compliance, and seed industry governance.

• Executive presence with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to thrive in highly complex, fast-paced, and evolving business environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields. Advanced degree or MBA preferred.

• Advanced English proficiency required.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership

• Commercial Acumen

• Executive Negotiation

• Customer & Partnership Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Change Leadership

• Business Growth Mindset

• Decision-Making Under Complexity

• Talent Development

• Innovation & Market Orientation

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.