Field Testing Lead

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose every day by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners, and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world-class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage, and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

#GrowWhatMatters

We’re hiring a Field-Testing Lead.

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Field-Testing Lead, you will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Seed Product Development testing team for all field-testing efforts assigned to the research center including dry west, water tables, and irrigation locations for all crops and all testing types and act as a key contact for these activities. This role will require the Field-Testing Lead to assist with planting, drone operation, or phenotyping activities as required. You will also be responsible for the development and elaboration of the field-testing budget and routine budget reviews. This role will be accountable for planning of each season, forecasting resource needs, and conducting process reviews with all teams during and after completion. Success in the position will depend on the ability to effectively develop and execute the field-testing blueprint, forecast testing budget, and resource needs to support the testing activities.

You Will Be Part of a Growing Team

The Research and Development team is responsible for designing, developing, and executing the Corteva Agriscience research programs which advance genetic gain and develop seed products to bring to market. The team you will be working with supports the dry west, water tables, and irrigation locations.

Your Challenge:

• Accountable for logistics, planning testing trials, and the executions thereof
• Ensures that all operational practices are agronomically sound
• Builds and maintains a healthy relationship with Co-operators
• Analyze and document field operations (Planned vs Actual)
• Administrative leadership of the testing teams
• Monitor and manage capacity constraints, equipment problems, labor scheduling, etc. to ensure research goals are met
• Coach, support, and develop employees on the team in a manner that fosters effective collaboration and teamwork, demonstrating and modeling the Core Values
• Provide oversight of and monitor quality levels through all stages of testing
• Promote a culture that demonstrates Core Values while generating high-quality results
• Captures relevant information to track the effectiveness of the process
• Captures relevant information to track any improvements in the process
• Will be responsible for safety standards and the safety of the team, ensuring trainings are done and up to date.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Working within the Agronomy team and supporting your regional Sales Representatives, Area Manager, and customers requires not only being technically skilled but also the ability to forge relationships and communicate effectively. These are critical skills for the job.

Location:

Potchefstroom - Hoogekraal Research Farm

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need:

• B Sci Agric - University degree in Agronomy or 5 - 7 years’ experience in field agricultural research capacity
• Skilled in operations planning of activities
• Ability to work individually and as a team
• Valid driving license, Code 14 will be beneficial
• Good management of Microsoft Office package
• Leadership, initiative, and proactivity, versatile individual who can solve practical problems in sometimes remote locations and is committed to a strong safety, quality, and stewardship culture
• Broad scientific and agronomic background with a strong culture of field research in multi-crops
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and across cultures.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market-shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities, and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued, and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise, and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary
• Performance-driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency, and agility

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