Job Description
R&D Operations Country Manager
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LOCATION

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COMPANY

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JOB FIELD


JOB TYPE

JOB TYPE


JOB ID

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FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS

FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS

WELCOME TO BASF

Agriculture is all about balance. The balance that is crucial to everyone’s existence – also for our Agricultural Solutions division. We connect innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success – for farmers, agriculture and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the land and meet the needs of society.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Lead the planning and execution of field trials across Italy, ensuring delivery within the allocated budget and agreed timelines.
  • Ensure field trial results are validated and accurately reported within established deadlines.
  • Oversee R&D testing facilities and their official certifications, ensuring compliance with Good Experimental Practice (GEP) and applicable national regulations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in field R&D Operations by optimizing technical and digital tools and supporting the ongoing training and development of the field biologist team.
  • Act as the key contact for national authorities on R&D activities and facilities, including GEP and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) matters.

WHAT YOU OFFER

  • A university degree in agriculture, natural sciences, or a related field.
  • Several years of experience in crop protection, preferably in product research and development.
  • Solid knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements for developing crop protection products.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
  • A proven track record of working in international and multicultural environments.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office applications and project management tools.
  • Excellent knowledge of English, fluency in Italian, both written and spoken.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Employment under the Italian Chemical Industry National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL), with A1 classification.
  • An indicative gross annual salary of €80,000–€90,000, depending on your skills and relevant experience.
  • Performance-based variable bonus.
  • Company participation bonus.
  • Corporate welfare program.
  • Company car for both business and personal use.

HOW TO REACH US

Do you have questions about the selection process or the position? You can contact: talent-acquisition-italy@basf.com

Initial information about the application process is available here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

ABOUT US

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society.
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Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day. 
By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.
United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

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BASF Agricultural Solutions Italy Srl
Research & Development
Permanent
145390
RnD
Italy
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