Agronomy Research Manager

2 weeks ago


Johnston, Iowa, United States Corteva Full time
About the Role

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Agronomy Research Manager to join our Agronomy Innovation team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in leading the ideation, creation, and deployment of on-farm trials to enhance product knowledge and improve seed product positioning and placement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and implementation of on-farm trials to characterize Genotype x Environment x Management (GxExM) interactions and enhance product knowledge.
  • Collaborate with teams across the commercial and R&D business units, including Agronomy, Commercial Sales Units, Product Life Cycle, and Farming Solutions & Digital teams.
  • Utilize existing meta-data to develop insights and recommendations for improving agronomic practices and product placement.
  • Apply decision sciences and analytics to answer key agronomic questions and support data-driven decision making.
  • Draft technical reports and publications based on research findings to equip the field teams with relevant and timely information to support our customers.
  • Prepare and present research findings, reports, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in agronomy and agriculture technology to continuously improve research methodologies and outcomes.
Requirements
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant Science, Agriculture Science, Weed Science, Soil Science, Entomology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or plant science. Field experience is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
  • Working knowledge of statistical programming languages such as R or Python.
  • Experience using digital agronomy tools is preferred.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific findings to actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
  • Willingness to travel on occasion to support stakeholder engagements.
About Corteva

Corteva Agriscience is a leading provider of agricultural solutions, dedicated to helping farmers grow what is next. We are committed to building the future of agriculture through innovation and collaboration. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on the world and is driven by a shared purpose to better the lives of people and fuel the progress of humankind.

Benefits
  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.


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