Head of Global Asset Mgmt Insecticides

About the role

BASF is looking for a Head of Global Asset Mgmt Insecticides to join its Agricultural Solutions team for the BASF Crop Protection Asset Management business in Research Triangle Park, NC. The role leads the global Asset Management team for insecticides and is accountable for the strategic, value-oriented leadership of the global insecticide active ingredient portfolio across the full asset lifecycle, in line with Crop Systems and AP strategy. The position is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the global Asset Management team for Insecticides, setting standards for asset strategy quality, long-term roadmaps, scenario robustness and decision consistency.
• Drive the Asset Management Playbook, integrating business and market development, intellectual property, supply/COGS/price guidance, go-to-market, innovation and regulatory and stewardship into one aligned roadmap per active ingredient.
• Ensure visibility on COGS, supply strategies and asset profitability by partnering with Countries, Operations, Procurement and Finance.
• Act as the primary interface to the CCO organization for Insecticides, representing the indication view in forecast validation, volume and value outlooks, demand and supply alignment and risk escalation.
• Serve as the focal point for resistance management and stewardship of assigned active ingredients.
• Provide asset, market and lifecycle insight that supports prioritization of R&D research targets, lifecycle management concepts and development investments.
• Guide in-licensing, out-licensing and external manufacturing or commercialization models, and manage ongoing third-party agreements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, agronomy, biology, chemistry, life sciences or business administration (Master's preferred; PhD or MBA a plus).
• 15+ years of professional experience in crop protection or a comparable agricultural, chemical or life science industry, covering strategic marketing, product or asset management, supply and sourcing or R&D.
• 5+ years of managerial experience leading and developing a team of experienced professionals.
• Deep understanding of insecticide active ingredients and their lifecycle, including IP strategy, patent expiry dynamics and post-patent business models.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen covering COGS, margin management, price guidance, asset profitability and portfolio steering.
• Expert knowledge of insecticide resistance management, product stewardship standards and regulatory sustainability.
• Proven people leadership and strong influencing and communication skills to align Crop Systems, the CCO organization, R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance and Legal without direct authority.
• Able to travel up to 10%.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Well-being programs including mental health support for you and your family.
• Family forming benefits such as fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and maternity/parental leave.
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Matching gifts program for charities, employee crisis support, employee discounts and a wine cellar.