Global Product Manager - Crop Protection / Insecticides
ADAMA Ltd. · EMEA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- EMEA
Job highlights
- Manage global insecticide product strategy and lifecycle.
- Analyze market data and identify strategic opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional teams for business cases.
- Drive revenue and margin improvements.
- Requires crop protection industry experience.
About the role
About The Role
We are seeking a Global Product Manager – Insecticides to join our Global Product Development team. This is a strategic role responsible for the performance, positioning, and lifecycle management of key Active Ingredients (AIs) and their related products within ADAMA’s global insecticides portfolio. You will leverage data, market trends, and competitive insights to develop product strategies and recommendations that enhance both operational execution and commercial impact. This is a unique opportunity to gain a global view of agriculture and the crop protection industry, working cross-functionally across regions, cultures, and disciplines. Fantastic opportunity to see agriculture globally and understand our industry end to end.
Reports to the Insecticides Global Sector Head and to be based from UK, Germany, France, Italy or Spain.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the strategy and lifecycle management of assigned Active Ingredients and AI assets under the guidance of the Global Sector Head.
- Analyze market data and performance metrics to identify opportunities, gaps, and risks.
- Incorporate global trends, market developments, regulatory shifts, and competitor activity to guide strategic decision-making.
- Anticipate regulatory risks and help ensure continued “license to operate” for key actives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop business cases, investment recommendations, and portfolio trade-off decisions.
- Apply strong commercial judgment to drive P&L-positive prioritization, pricing, and resource allocation.
- Develop Asset, Product strategy and investment proposals to senior leadership and executive teams.
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to optimize product value and ensure effective execution.
- Support in-licensing, out-licensing, regulatory risk management, and pipeline advancement.
- Act as the central hub for market intelligence, product strategy, and cross-functional alignment.
- Drive revenue and margin improvements through optimal product positioning and pricing strategies.
- Central information hub for your assets, products, supporting country marketing, provide training materials and performance (RTB).
About You – Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a similar role within the crop protection industry is essential.
- Strong strategic & commercial acumen with ability to translate market dynamics into clear product and asset strategies.
- Strong P&L thinking, including pricing, margin optimization, and portfolio trade-offs.
- Investment decision-making: building and defending business cases with clear value logic.
- Strong stakeholder management across functions (R&D, Regulatory, Supply, Finance, Commercial, Regions).
- Ability to lead without authority and align diverse teams around a common strategy.
- Facilitation skills to drive decisions, not just discussions.
- Clear, structured communication tailored to senior leadership.
- Ability to simplify complex analyses into compelling strategic narratives.
- End-to-end ownership mindset: from strategy to implementation and performance tracking. Confidence in challenging assumptions and influencing decisions at executive level.
- Strong analytical thinking and strategic mindset.
- Academic degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology, or a related field. MBA or business-related postgraduate qualification is a plus.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Why ADAMA?
- Be part of a purpose-driven global leader in agricultural innovation.
- Work with experts from around the world in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Influence the development and direction of key products impacting global food production.
- Build a career with meaning, visibility, and growth.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today to join ADAMA as our new Global Product Manager – Insecticides and help us shape the future of crop protection.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Crop Protection
- Insecticides
- Strategic Planning
- Market Analysis
- P&L Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Development
- Lifecycle Management
- Agricultural Science
Skills & topics
- Product Manager
- Crop Protection
- Insecticides
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture
- Product Strategy
- Lifecycle Management
- Market Analysis
- P&L Management
- Global Business
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your crop protection experience and P&L management skills.
- Showcase strategic acumen: Emphasize your ability to develop product strategies and lead teams.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss market analysis and investment decision-making.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of leading without authority and influencing executives.
- Research ADAMA's mission: Understand their role in agricultural innovation and global food production.
Technical preparation
Master market analysis tools and techniques.,Understand insecticide active ingredients and formulations.,Develop strong business case modeling skills.,Practice regulatory landscape analysis.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you led a cross-functional team.,How do you influence stakeholders without authority?,Share an example of strategic decision-making.,Discuss a time you managed a product lifecycle.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career progression for a Global Product Manager at ADAMA?
- While specific paths vary, a Global Product Manager at ADAMA can progress into senior leadership roles within product development, sector management, or broader commercial functions, leveraging their global perspective and strategic expertise in agricultural innovation.
- What are the key challenges in the Global Product Manager - Crop Protection role at ADAMA?
- Key challenges include navigating complex global regulations, managing diverse stakeholder expectations across different regions, anticipating market shifts, and driving P&L growth for assigned product lines within the competitive crop protection industry.
- How does ADAMA foster a collaborative environment for its Global Product Managers?
- ADAMA emphasizes collaboration through cross-functional teams, working with experts globally, and encouraging an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to product development and strategic decision-making for global food production.
- What kind of market intelligence is crucial for the Global Product Manager - Insecticides role at ADAMA?
- Crucial market intelligence includes understanding global agricultural trends, competitor activities, regulatory landscapes, regional market dynamics, and performance metrics for active ingredients to inform product strategies and investment proposals.
- How important is P&L experience for this Global Product Manager position at ADAMA?
- P&L experience is very important, as the role requires strong commercial acumen to drive pricing, margin optimization, portfolio trade-offs, and overall financial performance for assigned insecticide products.
- What does 'leading without authority' mean in the context of this ADAMA role?
- 'Leading without authority' means influencing and aligning diverse teams across different departments and regions towards a common strategic goal, even without direct line management over those team members.
- What is the significance of 'license to operate' for key actives in this role?
- Ensuring the 'license to operate' for key active ingredients involves anticipating and managing regulatory risks, which is critical for maintaining product availability and ADAMA's market position in crop protection.
- What makes ADAMA a unique place to work for a Global Product Manager?