Field Agronomist II

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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.

• 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.

• 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)…