Field Agronomist II

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Field Agronomist II

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Agronomist II utilizes technical expertise in applied field research and agronomic science to provide technical leadership and data in support of product registration and technical sales support to deliver on product outcomes and customer experiences.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Agronomist II, are to:

• Independently conduct and coordinate field studies. Apply recommendations from protocol and statistician to design trials that achieve protocol objectives. Apply scientific skills to efficiently & accurately collect, analyze, summarize and interpret data, plus influence product positioning both internally and externally. Utilize internal and external networks to identify and secure testing sites that meet protocol criteria. Works cooperatively with academics, growers, CRO’s and other key influencers on crop protection field trials;
• Provide data on product efficacy and make development recommendations based upon data interpretation;
• Collaborate and co-create with ASM’s (Agronomic Solutions Managers) and TPLs (Technical Product Leads) to develop National Protocols with assigned Protocol Delivery Team (PDT) lead. Apply marketplace knowledge to facilitate Local Technical Team (LTT) in the development of Regional Protocols;
• Participate in Product Performance Inquiry Processes & assist when required (e.g. Crop Phyto / Weed Resistance Management (WRM));
• Serve as a local Bayer contact for University Research Staff;
• Represent Field Solutions regional/national interest on Bayer Crop Science (BCS) assigned workstream teams;
• Provide commercial operations with technical sales support, such as presenting to grower/distributor groups, assisting with product inquiries and complaints, providing product education, etc;
• Understand product concepts and align with customer perspectives to identify gaps, opportunities and challenges;

• This position requires the ability to drive a company vehicle. This may include driving greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a company supplied (pool) vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pool vehicle as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;
• Position may require driving for the company that will fall under region-specific jurisdictions (US DOT/FMCSA) and may require a specialized license, enabling the hauling of trailers, products, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

Regulatory Compliance / Stewardship and Safety

• Learn, apply and adhere to all regulatory and stewardship requirements in field testing programs while driving awareness with internal and external stakeholders. Coach others, both internally and externally, on potential Stewardship requirements of field trials to ensure our (Freedom to Operate) FTO;
• Collaborate with Functional Compliance Lead (FCL) on both internal and external Confined Field Trial (CFT) audits;
• Initiate and manage the execution of external contracts and maintenance of land & warehouse contracts.

Safety and Logistics

• Learn, apply and comply with all safety standards and requirements;
• Effectively forecast / order seed & crop protection products for successful execution of field research program;
• Collaborate with ARM (Agronomic Research Manager) in planting, spraying, maintaining, and harvesting field trials;
• Effectively manage DOT compliance, trailer inspections as required.

Accountability: Freedom to Act/Decision-Making and Impact

• Follow all safety and compliance (regulatory & DOT) guidelines to maintain our FTO as a company. Effectively steward company resources (equipment, budget, etc.);
• Function independently or collaboratively as needed to plan, coordinate, and execute field research trials;
• Actively participate in key groups and activities such as Protocol Delivery Teams (PDT), Knowledge Transfer, Product Performance Inquiry Support; and administering Grant in Aid (GIA);
• Facilitate the delivery of critical field research data necessary to make product advancement, selection, and commercialization decisions within Bayer Crop Science;
• Collaborate accordingly to organize and summarize data where appropriate to enhance local technical knowledge to grow the sales business;
• Hire and train temp personnel.

Key Dynamic Shared Ownerships (DSO) behaviors

• Collaborate with your team/peer or other functions to create a vision that had a holistic impact product outcome;
• Ability to re-imagine and explore future possibilities within a process/your role to foster operational efficiency and decision making with customer centricity;
• Competency to understand, leverage and scale digital tools to foster operational efficiency and data as an access;
• Eager to collect different perspectives to achieve better results;
• Collaborate with accountability, managing conflicting perspectives and priorities of different stakeholders and still deliver on time. Understanding and partnering with stakeholders both in Research and Development and Commercial homes;
• Learn fast and evolve, giving and receiving feedback.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree;
• Good knowledge of key and secondary crops and pests. Good understanding of crop protection and good understanding of Crop Protection (CP) products in the assigned geography and how Bayer Crop Science (BCS) products fit within the assigned territory;
• Working knowledge in three pest control disciplines;
• Strong communication and human relations skills;
• Advanced analytical and creative skills to identify business opportunities;
• Able to make recommendations on agronomic components and systems based upon interpretation of trial data;
• Ability to create highly effective presentations and technical information bulletins and be highly effective at communication of said information to both internal and external audiences to influence positive decision making;
• Advanced organizational and time management skills;
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Able to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory;
• Advanced proficiency operating & maintaining small plot equipment including tractors, sprayers, hand-booms, etc;

• Valid driver’s license; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
• DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical. In addition, candidates must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review;
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time during peak seasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: BS degree with 7 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5 years of experience, or a PhD with 3 years of experience.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $97,120.00 and $145,680.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, 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 date 11/05/26.

Domestic relocation may be provided.