Product Agronomy Specialist III

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Product Agronomy Specialist III

• Actively engage Product Teams for developing National Protocols;
• Apply marketplace knowledge to lead Local Technical Team (LTT) in the development of Regional Protocols;
• Apply recommendations from statistician on trial design to meet protocol objectives & align with field testing capabilities;
• Use internal and external networks to identify & secure testing sites that meet protocol criteria & influence farmer cooperators/customers;
• Apply scientific skills to efficiently & accurately collect, analyze, summarize and interpret data, plus influence product positioning & stakeholder competence/confidence;
• Work cooperatively & influence academics & other key influencers on seed, trait & systems field trials.

• Adhere to company Trait Stewardship requirements as necessary;
• Facilitate Product Performance Inquiry Processes & assist when required (e.g. CRW - GTED / IRM);

• Actively consult germplasm FSR's and TA's with Tech Support for germplasm, trait and on-germplasm chemistry PPI's;
• Actively engage on Product Team while consulting others & serving as regional marketplace representative;
• Coordinate with internal field testing functions to test, deliver, position and support our product pipeline;
• Identify new Market Opportunities, and lead the development of trials and ultimately valued outcomes for our customers;
• Partner with sales & agronomy to facilitate & deliver demonstrations, and dealer and customer training content.

• Facilitate & present Regional Research results to technical managers, agronomy and sales teams;
• Facilitate regional marketplace positioning of new seed, traits, and on‑seed crop protection products;
• Facilitate discussions with sales, TPL's, agronomy & KT to create and deploy educational content on Bayer products & tailored solutions for customers;
• Facilitate efforts to coordinate, calendarize and build content for internal training events designed to increase competence & confidence;
• Interface & collaborate with external key influencers on BCS products, recommendations, and local needs.

• Learn, apply and comply with all safety standards and requirements & coach others;
• Coach others & effectively forecast / order seed & crop protection products for successful execution of field research program;
• Collaborate/coordinate with ARM in planting, spraying, maintaining, and harvesting field trials;
• Initiate and manage the execution and maintenance of land & warehouse contracts & coach others.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• B.S. degree in agriculture or related discipline;
• Excellent understanding of Bayer germplasm, traits, and strong understanding of crop protection in the assigned geography;
• Make recommendations and develop enhanced agronomic systems;
• Excellent technical & sales support (regional influence);
• Obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory.

10 years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles, or M.S. (8 years) or Ph.D. (4 years) in Agriculture or related discipline. Degree must be completed by start date.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ - $ . Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior…