R&D Performance Management Specialist (h/f)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF Agricultural Solutions, and everything we do is driven by our love of agriculture. Our solutions are specifically designed for different cropping systems, connecting seeds and traits, crop protection, digital tools and sustainability approaches. We strive to deliver the best possible benefits to farmers, growers and other stakeholders across the value chain. We are committed to building a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth. Discover our Agricultural Solutions and career opportunities!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• In your new role, you will be responsible for governing the key performance indicator (KPI) system for the technical development of products in the EMEA and CIS region. You will establish harmonized KPI definitions, common calculation methods and a binding reporting calendar;


• To support the success of field trials and the efficiency of product development, you will design relevant dashboards and management reports, analyze performance variances and derive root-cause analyses, concrete action recommendations and robust decision-making insights;


• Working closely with your colleagues, you will harmonize metrics and data standards to ensure consistent reporting and reliable comparisons of field-trial and product-development activities across countries and country clusters;


• You will lead seasonal planning governance, ensure timely planning and the availability of trial protocols, and provide transparency regarding the capacities and skills required to successfully conduct field trials;


• Finally, you will translate business requirements into digital solutions and develop suitable tools to support planning, risk management and management decision-making. 

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Master’s degree or equivalent university degree, preferably in agricultural sciences, life sciences, data science, business informatics, decision analytics or a related field;


• At least ten years of relevant professional experience in performance management, field-trial data analysis, agricultural research and product development, or a comparable R&D environment;


• Excellent understanding of processes and data structures related to agronomic trials, as well as practical experience with specialized applications such as ARM, SPEAD, Tardis and PENALTI or DoQtor+, multi-trial analysis tools and data-completeness control tools;


• Excellent command of English and advanced skills in Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate and Microsoft Excel, including VBA or macros, Power Pivot and advanced data modeling;


• Analytical mindset and the ability to solve problems pragmatically;


• Ability to work independently, with precision and a strong sense of priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A stimulating and exciting opportunity in a committed and highly skilled team;


• An environment that fosters innovation, idea sharing and well-being;


• A setting that enables you to develop your potential within an international group. 

ABOUT US

As a leading provider of agricultural solutions, BASF Agricultural Solutions France aims to support farmers in the agroecological transition through a portfolio combining modern crop-protection products, biological control, digital solutions, seeds and agronomic expertise. More than 300 employees based in Écully, near Lyon, and across the regions meet the needs of farmers and address the challenges facing French agriculture.

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