Agronomic Research Manager III

Overview

Agronomic Research Manager III - North Dakota

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and strive for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. This role focuses on leading agronomic field research activities in Burleigh, North Dakota, supporting data integrity, safety, compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

• Implement small replicated plots or field scale research testing as required
• Manage data using internal database systems and submit high quality data in a timely manner
• Validate and ensure that field protocol information, site assignments, data collected, and materials (seed/chemistry/samples) are available in a timely manner to field investigator
• Assist in relevant data summarization
• Complete all safety training as required and operate safely when handling pesticides, seed, or other products as well as vehicles and equipment used to conduct field trials
• Be proficient at safely operating, maintaining and transporting small plot research and commercial agricultural equipment
• Be proficient to ensure all compliance guidelines are met for various regulated field research activities
• Identify ways to improve the compliance process
• Manage and oversee local research site activities
• Leverage key relationships for business needs
• Recruit and hire temporary assistants and ensure that all required safety, compliance, and equipment training is completed
• Work cross-functionally on field testing, equipment and equipment technology improvement projects
• Position entails driving a company vehicle and may require driving significant business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle
• Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and may require a CDL; this may entail hauling trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner

Domestic relocation assistance may be offered with this role

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related discipline
• Advanced knowledge of crop production in an assigned geography including crops such as corn, canola, soybean, cotton, cereals, vegetables, and specialty crops
• Proficient knowledge of precision farming/GIS systems
• Obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs (a bag of seed)
• Valid driver’s license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet company risk guidelines
• Possess a DOT Driver medical card or ability to obtain one through successful completion of a DOT physical; meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria
• Possess a CDL license or the ability to obtain one

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related discipline with at least eight years of experience in Agronomy, Sales, Field Development or R&D related roles, or Master of Science with at least five years of experience or Ph.D. with at least two years of experience in agriculture or related discipline

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $90,814.40 - $. 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 relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 12/03/2025

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States :
North Dakota :
Residence Based

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 856607

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