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Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.
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We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Country Assistant for Italy to support the Country Leader and leadership team , acting as a key enabler of business effectiveness and leadership coordination.
This role combines executive assistant responsibilities with broader coordination responsibilities , requiring strong knowledge of company practices, high discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, leadership support, internal communication, and stakeholder engagement across the Italian organization.
Key Stakeholders and Interactions
You will work closely with:
- Country Leader and Italian Leadership Team
- HR (People Team), Finance, Procurement and Commercial teams
- External partners, agencies, and occasionally customers and institutions
Location:
Cremona, Lombardy, Italy
Your Challenge:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive and personal assistant support to the Country Leader
- Support HR and other functional leadership with administrative coordination and activities
- Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expenses
- Organize leadership meetings, conferences, employee events and office activities
- Prepare presentations, reports, and meeting materials
- Draft, coordinate and distribute internal communications
- Manage documentation, including legal correspondence and confidential files
- Act as liaison with internal functions (Finance, Procurement, HR, etc.) and external stakeholders
- Coordinate vendor interactions, accounts payable processes, and procurement-related activities
- Support marketing or communication materials and corporate initiatives when needed
- Serve as a key point of contact ensuring alignment and responsiveness on the managed matters
- Handle all confidential employee and business information with discretion
Requirements
Essential
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Fluency in English and Italian (written and spoken)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
- Availability to work on-site in Cremona (Monday to Friday)
Preferred
- 2–3+ years of experience in administrative, executive assistant, or office support roles
- Experience supporting senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Exposure to HR administration, legal documentation, procurement, or internal communications
- Bachelor’s degree would be a plus
Your Profile / Core Competencies
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong relationship builder and team player
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Discreet, professional, and trustworthy
- Curious, proactive and eager to grow within the organization
Why Join Corteva
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain cross-functional exposure
- Challenging assignments that grow your capabilities and experience
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment
- Access to development opportunities and international exposure
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Strong performance-driven culture focused on agility and impact
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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.
