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Supercharge your career: TOP START International Business Leader Program (China)

Are you ready to accelerate your career as a leader with BASF? Then apply now to join our TOP START International Business Leader Program in China.

More than just a job, BASF’s TOP START International Business Leader Program is a highly selective trainee program, targeting ambitious business graduates and young professionals with an international profile and leadership potential to develop tomorrow’s leaders for BASF through a three-year program with three rotations tackling business-critical projects and initiatives, with at least one having an international focus.

Program overview

Three-year TOP START programme with three one-year rotations
Duration
•   3 years in total, with 3 rotations each for 1 year
•   High responsibility and real impact from day one
TOP START is designed for graduates with potential for international leadership roles
Your journey
•   Option to shape your own journey depending on background and interest
•   Flexibility to choose from different business functions within BASF
At least one international assignment is part of the TOP START programme
Location
•   China or Germany as starting point
•   At least 1 year in an international assignment
Developing innovative solutions as part of future leadership responsibilities at BASF
Development
•   Annual management training and personal coaching
•   Regular feedback sessions and development plan
Collaboration with colleagues in the international TOP START network
Exposure
•   Trainee program sponsored by a steering council including board members and presidents
•   Individual mentoring by a senior manager
Global network for future leaders in the TOP START programme
Community
•   Strong program community for support and fun
•   Several alumni in leadership roles available for exchange

Let's hear from a recent TOP START trainee!

Tilda Qian
Why should you pick the TOP START program and some advice for potential applicants
TOP START – ready to lead the future, BASF’s international programme for future leaders
TOP START program and Future Leaders Summit
Find out more information and apply for the TOP START International Business Leader program at our dedicated career page. 

Also, find out more about the Future Leaders Summit, an exclusive career event for the TOP START program.
  1. TOP START career page
  2. More on Future Leaders Summit
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