Product Development Project Manager - Valent BioSciences LLC

Job Description

Job Description

About Us :

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

Description of Job :

Valent BioSciences LLC is seeking a Product Development Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will lead global product development and launch projects across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Regulatory, R&D, and Manufacturing & Operations. You’ll be responsible for driving cross-functional alignment, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and supporting the successful entry of innovative biological products into the market.

This position is ideal for an experienced project manager with a background in product development, life sciences, or agriculture, who thrives on collaboration, structure, and problem-solving to move complex projects forward.

• Accountable for the project management process and KPIs
• Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, within budget and within scope
• Engage each cross-functional person / team with accountable actions
• Develop project documentation template for project management
• Identify risks and develop response plans
• Accountable for project budget control
• Support Project Leaders to Lead project team in the execution of all projects
• Audit project schedule and control activities to keep projects on schedule
• Identify and resolve issues that arise

Capabilities :

Experience :

Education : Bachelors degree in business administration, Science, communications, or equivalent degree

Location : Global business headquarters in Libertyville, Illinois. This role is primarily onsite, with a hybrid telecommuting policy of up to 20% per month. Relocation assistance is not available.

Travel : As required

What We Offer

We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.

Base Salary : The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from :

$109,300 to $133,900. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Incentives : All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.

Benefits :

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

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