Leaps Crop Science Summer Associate/Intern

About the Role

Join the Leaps Crop Science team as part of a focused internship program designed for MBA and PhD candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a high-performing team of MBAs, PhDs, and technologists focused on new ways of conducting business, engaging customers, modernizing platforms, and applying data and analytics.
• Couple business opportunities with breakthrough technologies to help identify unique opportunities within the organization.
• Report to the Head of Leaps by Bayer and work closely with and under the VP of Venture Investments.
• Complete two discrete, high-visibility projects focused on leveraging existing Bayer Crop Science assets across emerging fields including digital, biotech, chemistry, and agronomy.
• Identify new investment opportunities and present findings to a panel of senior leadership at the end of the summer.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in an MBA or graduate degree program with emphasis in strategy, finance, agronomy, biology, or chemistry.
• In-depth study or experience with biology, chemistry, agronomy, foodtech, and/or digital agriculture.
• Ability to build financial models and pro forma capitalization tables, map resources, assess risks, and evaluate operational implications for agriculture businesses.
• Ability to compare current and future competitors.
• At least two years of experience with strategic planning, market research, financial modeling, or portfolio management.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and training.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce complex concepts and put innovation ideas into practice.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to influence and motivate people through formal and informal channels.
• Experience working in a financial investment institution, such as venture capital or private equity.
• At least two years of additional experience in relevant strategic, financial, or innovation-focused roles.