As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution. As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution. Corteva Agriscience presents an exciting opportunity for a **Regional Food Systems Leader, EMEA** **Areas of Impact:** **Regional Food System Strategy Development & Implementation** + Develop and implement regional strategies to support existing and pipeline business in alignment with Global Strategy. + Identify and develop opportunities to maintain and grow CP business via collaboration with food value chain + Anticipate global reach of EU Food Chain policies and advocate for / protect CTVA business opportunities + Gather and prioritize country-level Food System needs **Lead Regional Food Systems CoNNEXT Network** + Align Food System efforts for the region + Ensure knowledge sharing in region and to Global + Address Customer Needs related with Freedom to Trade – Customer Focus (Grower Outreach Documents) **Secondary Standards:** + Proactive Engagement + Coordinate to influence and shape secondary standards + Advocate for our products in Food Chain sourcing policies & lists **Relationship Building & External Influence** + Represent Corteva in key supply chain & food policy orgs + Segment EMEA food companies & influencers; prioritize for engagement + Serve as account management focal point for food company and packer, processor contacts **Communications & Training:** Conducting Internal and external communication planning for Food Chain. Provide training as requested **Locations:** Europe, willingness to travel across the EMEA region and occasionally globally. **Interacts With:** This role reports to the Global Food Systems Director. Works with colleagues in the EMEA and Global Businesses, and with functions such as Regulatory & Stewardship; Sustainability; Public Affairs; and R&D. Engages with external stakeholders, such as food company contacts, grocery retailers, certifiers, industry associations and/or relevant subject matter experts. **Requirements:** **Education & Experience** + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Public Affairs, Food Systems, or a related field. + Minimum 8 years of experience in agriculture, crop protection, food systems, or related industries, including strategic roles interfacing with external stakeholders. + Background or significant experience in Public Affairs, regulatory engagement, or policy advocacy, particularly related to agriculture or food value chains. + Proven experience working across the food value chain (e.g., with food companies, processors, packers, or retailers) and familiarity with global and EMEA-level food system dynamics. **Technical & Functional Competencies** + Solid understanding of crop protection products, especially herbicides, and their role in sustainable agriculture. + Deep knowledge of EU food chain sourcing policies, secondary standards, and regulatory frameworks impacting agriculture and food systems. + Experience in shaping public and private policy to support business growth, freedom to operate, and sustainability outcomes. + Strong strategic thinking and market development skills, with ability to drive cross-functional alignment and portfolio success. **Leadership & Communication** + Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with demonstrated ability to engage with policy makers, industry associations, NGOs, and corporate stakeholders. + Proven leadership of cross-regional initiatives or networks (e.g., internal communities like CoNNEXT), including knowledge sharing and team alignment. + Experience in internal and external communications planning, including delivery of training and stakeholder messaging. **Personal Attributes** + Curious, courageous, and purpose-driven mindset aligned with Corteva’s values. + Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage complexity in a dynamic, multicultural environment. + Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness to collaborate effectively across global teams and external partners. + Fluent in English; additional European languages are an asset. \#LI-OB1 To know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWdf\_kvmdSI Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.