Product Development Scientist - Agriculture

Product Development Scientist - Agriculture The Product Development Scientist role at AMVAC is a field-based position responsible for development and commercialization of new technologies as well as supporting the performance of existing products. The Product Development Team supporting the North American Crop Business is comprised of advanced degreed life-science and agronomic professionals responsible for designing studies to bring new products to the marketplace in a broad range of crop segments. Regional Product Development Scientists interact with numerous AMVAC teams in Sales, Marketing, Chemistry, Regulatory and Business Development and provide a unique connection to researchers at academic institutions as well as contract research organizations focused on building AMVAC’s R&D product performance and value. AMVAC Chemical Corporation, an American Vanguard company, successfully serves the results ‐ driven global market through development, manufacturing and marketing of products for agricultural, horticultural, crop and non-crop sectors as well as for professional and homeowner use. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and execute national field research program to grow AMVAC’s annual product development objectives Work closely with the Commercial Teams to support the current product line as well as identify new opportunities Create strong relationships with key influencers in the region to understand and enhance commercial opportunities affecting speed to market Work with Department peers to implement national R&D program Follow and report on competitive activities within the region and product segments Identify strategic opportunities to capture new technology Actively participate in key regional and national technical and industry organizations and conferences Add value to cross functional teams tasked with finding new opportunities Assist regional Commercial Teams in the implementation of product demonstrations Provide technical training on existing and new products to the regional sales teams, key customers, and others as needed Track regional Product Development operational expenses Support the Regulatory Affairs Department on issues which may arise during the evaluation of new products or routine questions on registered products, especially in the region Manage a portfolio of products while working with a cross functional team in regulatory, chemistry, commercial and marketing Skills & Qualifications: Ph.D. in a biological sciences or agricultural related field – experience with multiple disciplines is a plus 5+ years’ experience in research and development supporting commercial crop protection Knowledge in multiple crop protection disciplines and different cropping systems within a region Basic concepts of product development, development planning, and product support Excellent Interpersonal oral and written communication skills Intuitive thinking, research planning, project delivery Statistical design, as well as analysis and interpretation of results Competency in ARM and ability to learn new data systems Leadership, motivation and self-discipline to work from a home office Ability to work in teams while working remotely Organizational skills to successfully manage a large, diverse territory Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and TEAMS) Willingness and ability to travel between 30% to 40% of the time Physical location should be within the research region and proximity to an airport. Ability to pass post-offer background check Enthusiasm and commitment to excellence AMVAC OFFERS: At American Vanguard, our robust benefits are an important part of our compensation. We offer: Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision plans Health Savings (HSA) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employee discount Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay Remote position AMVAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing.