Business Development Analyst

Business Development Analyst

This position will work out of our River Falls, WI Innovation Center.....It's closer to the Twin Cities metro area than you think! Only 17 miles over the MN/WI border.

Adjuvants are companion products that are used with crop protection chemicals to enable growers to farm more effectively and sustainably and are a key margin driver for our retail Owners and Winfield United.

The Adjuvant RD Business Development Analyst will provide vital leadership and expertise, enabling us to reach our goals of generating topline sales and gross margin from new, innovative products.

This individual will direct the process for discovery and the initial stages of evaluating candidates for the adjuvant portfolio and other related technologies and coordinate market support activates and materials.

Develop research methodology for efficient evaluation of adjuvants.

Ensure smooth handoff of new projects from the Discovery phase to the commercialization phase.

Provide expert project management on other innovative projects in the Discovery phase in adjacent subject areas, including plant nutrient products and bio-pesticides, sustainability, alternative weed control methods such as robotics and automation technologies.

Product and Technology Discovery - Adjuvants


* Lead the discovery and initial evaluation of novel adjuvants and related product technologies, ensuring a robust and efficient process.


* Develop and implement research methodologies for the effective assessment of new product candidates.


* Establish charters and key performance indicators (KPIs) for both internally and externally generated product ideas.


* Facilitate ideation and ensure seamless integration of new projects from the Discovery phase into the stage-gate process, coordinating handoff to research managers and marketers for further development and commercial launch.


* Collaborate closely with P&L leads and marketing managers across adjuvants, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides to identify and attract innovative products and technologies from industry suppliers, partners, and other sources.


* Apply core business strategies to drive innovation and deliver new solutions in adjuvant and related product spaces.


* Serve as the technical point of contact and trusted partner for external vendors and customers, fostering strong relationships and supporting successful product development.

Project Management: Prioritizing Projects and Planning Efficient Workflow


* Serve as an expert project manager for Discovery-phase initiatives, including adjuvants, bio-pesticides, PNP, sustainability, novel weed control methods, and service offerings, as assigned.


* Transition projects at the advanced pilot stage to product development or marketing teams, ensuring a smooth handoff and continued progress toward commercialization and market support insights.


* Manage the Adjuvant SharePoint site, maintaining up-to-date project docume...