Seed Applied Technologies; SAT) Global Field-Testing Lead

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We are seeking a Seed Applied Technologies (SAT) Global Field-Testing Lead
. Drive global seed applied technology (SAT) field testing plans by translating requests into executable field trial plans, developing fit-for-purpose protocols, coordinating execution through internal and external field networks, and summarizing results to support technical learning, prioritization, and cross-functional decision making. The role may also support controlled-environment experiment design, analysis, and result summarization, while execution of those experiments remains with the accountable laboratory, greenhouse, or controlled-environment teams.

• Field Testing Plan Translation:
  Translate SAT team requests, hypotheses, treatment concepts, and learning objectives into clear field trial plans across relevant crops, geographies, environments, and testing stages.
• Protocol Development:
  Draft practical and technically sound field protocols, including treatment structure, trial design, success measures, data collection timing, quality expectations, and execution requirements.
• Network Execution:
  Coordinate seamless execution through global field-testing networks by aligning trial requirements with site capabilities, seasonal calendars, resource availability, and operational constraints.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with Seed Product Development (SPD) and regional field teams to integrate SAT trials into existing field programs where appropriate and ensure expectations are clear before planting, application, rating, harvest, and data transfer.
• Resource Planning and Tracking:
  Forecast and track field testing needs, including location demand and plot types; signal network constraints early for leadership discussion.
• Execution Monitoring:
  Maintain visibility to trial status, execution risks, deviations, and seasonal issues, ensuring appropriate escalation and documentation when protocols, resources, or field conditions require adjustment.
• Permitting and Compliance Coordination:
  Understand permitting, stewardship, and compliance needs associated with SAT trials; partner with regulatory, stewardship, legal, regional, and operations teams to ensure required permits, approvals, and trial conditions are identified and in place before execution.
• Data Quality and Analysis:
  Coordinate data capture expectations, perform or coordinate appropriate data quality review and analysis, and summarize field and controlled-environment experiment results in a clear, fit-for-audience format.
• Controlled-Environment Support:
  Support greenhouse, growth chamber, or laboratory experiment design, analysis, and summarization as needed, while ensuring execution responsibility remains with the appropriate controlled-environment teams.
• Result Summarization:
  Synthesize single-season and multi-location outcomes into concise technical summaries for key stakeholders, highlighting key learnings, limitations, and follow-up needs.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to improve SAT field testing workflows, protocol templates, execution handoffs, data standards, and network planning processes.

• Education and Experience:
  
  PhD in agronomy, plant science, biology, entomology, plant pathology, crop science, statistics, or a related agricultural science field; or master’s degree in a…