Development Programs

• 18-month program.
• Open to high-potential graduates with a B.S. in Agribusiness, Agricultural Sales, Marketing, Agronomy, Biology, Plant Science or a related field.
• Learn and address the business needs of growers, retailers, distributors and key influencers.
• Consists of a 9-month marketing rotation working with a product manager and a 9-month sales rotation working with field sales and technical services.

• 2-year program.
• Open to high potential B.S./B.A. graduates within the last year with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business-related major.
• This program is an opportunity to excel in individual contributor roles that will allow you the development and experience for future leadership positions. The fast paced, immersive nature of the program accelerates the learning of all participants.
• Consists of four, six-month assignments in various domestic locations that include opportunities to learn about Corporate Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Regional Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Manufacturing Site Accounting & Analysis, and other regional and functional units within BASF. These assignments help you gain a diverse perspective of how BASF operates.

• 2-year program.
• Open to high potential B.S./B.A. graduates in Sales, Marketing, Management or Technical majors.
• Consists of two or three rotations, depending on your selected track. All participants will rotate first in Inside Sales for 8 months. After this, participants can choose from a 16-month rotation in Outside Sales or two 8-month rotations in Marketing and Procurement.
• May lead to opportunities in Account Management, Technical Sales, Distribution Account Management, Operations, Procurement, Product Management, Marketing and Inside Sales.

• 2-year program.
• Open to high potential B.S./M.S. graduates in Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Math, Statistics and other STEM-related degrees.
• Consists of three 8-month rotations. First rotation will be with Advanced Business Analytics, second and third rotations may be within specific BU or function (i.e. Manufacturing/Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing & Sales, and R&D).
• May lead to placement within the organization in a variety of disciplines.

• 2-year program.
• Open to upcoming B.S./M.S. graduates in Chemical, Environmental, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• Consists of three 8-month rotations. Assignments are customized to match participant’s background, interests and current business needs.
• Graduates typically place into positions in Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, EHS, Safety Engineering and Technical Services.
• Graduates of the program are required to place into a technical role within BASF.
• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S.

• 2-year program.
• Open to B.S./B.A. graduates within the last year with a major in Supply Chain, Logistics, or other business-related major.
• This program is an opportunity to excel in individual contributor roles that will allow you the development and experience for future leadership positions. The fast paced, immersive nature of the program accelerates the learning of all participants.
• Consists of three, eight-month assignments in various domestic locations that include opportunities to learn about Business, Corporate, and Site Supply Chain within BASF. These assignments help you gain a diverse perspective of how BASF operates.

• Open to students completing their PhD in Biochemistry, Bioscience, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science or those completing the first or second year of their first post-doctorate position.

• Consists of three 8-month assignments, which are customizable to match participants’ background, interests and business needs.

• PhD LDPs are expected to leverage their leadership potential through a variety of enrichment opportunities throughout the program such as: cross functional teams, innovation events, leadership seminars, conferences and research initiatives.

• Program participants are encouraged to take on assignments in areas completely outside their research expertise.

• May lead to R&D or opportunities in materials, organic chemical, polymers, agro-chemical, biotech, ecology, innovation and other areas.

• Open to MBA graduates within the last three years who have 3–6 years’ work experience and an interest in General Management.

• This program is an opportunity to excel in individual contributor roles that will allow you the development and experience for future leadership positions. The fast paced, immersive nature of the program accelerates the learning of all participants.

• Offers high impact, visible assignments which are strategy focused and designed to showcase potential.

• Consists of four, 6-month assignments in various domestic locations that include opportunities to learn about various businesses, a functional unit within BASF and an international rotation. These assignments help you gain a diverse perspective of how BASF operates.

• Open to MBA/Masters graduates within the last three years who have 3–6 years’ work experience and an interest in Accounting, Economics or Finance.

• This program is an opportunity to excel in individual contributor roles that will allow you the development and experience for future leadership positions. The fast paced, immersive nature of the program accelerates the learning of all participants.

• Offers high impact, visible assignments which are strategy focused and designed to showcase potential.

• Consists of four, 6-month assignments in various domestic locations that include opportunities to learn about Corporate Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, a Regional Controlling Business Unit within BASF and a guaranteed international rotation. These assignments help you gain a diverse perspective of how BASF operates.

• Open to MBA graduates within the last five years who have 7–10 years’ work experience and an interest in General Management.

• This program is targeted towards traditionally underrepresented cultural groups, including but not limited to African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent.

• Offers high impact learning, development opportunities, networking and mentorship across senior levels. 

• Consists of either a 2-year leadership assignment or two, 1-year leadership assignments in various domestic locations that feature opportunities for international exposure and the ability to drive high profile results. 

BASF’s Gulf Coast Technical Development Program (TDP) is a two-year program that offers entry-level engineers the ability to develop their knowledge and skills by providing hands-on training and guidance from experienced mentors. The program is available at Louisiana and Texas sites including Geismar, Freeport, Houston, Beaumont and Port Arthur, and includes two 12-month rotations (within the site) to ensure a thorough insight and understanding into their specific areas of interest.