Integrated Operations Competitive Intelligence Intern

Who are we, and what do we do?

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an Integrated Operations Competitive Intelligence Intern. We are looking for a motivated upper-level chemical engineering undergraduate candidate eager to gain global, hands-on experience in the agricultural crop protection industry. You’ll support strategic initiatives by analyzing competitor crop protection strategies, financials, routes to market, and innovation pipelines.  You will help shape data-drive decisions that impact our business and farmers.

What You’ll Do:

• Support efforts to continually update and improve the Corteva Competitive Intelligence Database.
• Assist in estimating the cost of manufacturing for competitive molecules.
• Work with R&D chemists to determine chemical routes for new competitor pipeline molecules.
• Extract chemical process information from patents and literature sources.
• Support the development of competitor profiles, specifically, focusing on the operations and process technology side.
• Assist in preparing executive briefings, dashboards, and presentations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and External Manufacturing teams to validate findings and gather insights.

What Skills You Need:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, entering junior year or above.
• Courses required: Organic Chemistry 1 and 2. 
• High level and wholistic thinker, able to see the big picture and comfortable with uncertainty, able to embrace different perspectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, preferably experienced in Power BI and online research tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Business courses or business minor are a plus.
• Passion for agriculture, sustainability, and innovation in crop protection.

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to strategic decision-making in a global agriculture company.
• Experience with real-world intelligence tools and frameworks.
• Mentorship from industry professionals in crop protection.
• A deeper understanding of the challenges and innovations shaping modern agriculture.

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.