Study Coordinator

Who we are and what we do

At Corteva Agriscience, we grow the future of agriculture, leading breakthroughs in science and technology to better the lives of people worldwide. The Team Lead, In Vivo Associate Investigators, provides hands‑on people leadership and oversight for technical staff within the Developmental, Reproductive, General, and Neurotoxicology (DRGN) group. You will partner with Planning & Management to coordinate resources, remove execution barriers, and ensure timely, compliant study conduct and reporting.

• Lead a team of 10 Associate Investigators, directing day‑to‑day operations, coaching, and performance support.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of rodent developmental and reproductive toxicology and general toxicology study conduct.
• Coordinate with Planning & Management, Study Directors, PIs, and Technical Leads to align facility resources with DRGN study needs.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of GLP and ensure team execution meets regulatory expectations and internal quality standards.
• Follow SOPs and Guidance Documents, reinforcing documentation discipline (records, deviations, training) to support inspection readiness.
• Identify and prioritize critical needs, issues, and gaps with DRGN scientists and Planning & Management, driving timely escalation and mitigation.
• Assign work based on daily needs, ensuring coverage for in‑life activities, necropsy, and time‑sensitive endpoints.
• Facilitate training programs, maintain records, mentor team members, and foster cross‑training.
• Ensure completion of orientation and training records for new investigators, verifying readiness before independent work.
• Partner with Study Directors, QA, and facility leadership during audits/inspections and internal readiness reviews, supporting responses and CAPA.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying recurring pain points and implementing practical countermeasures, metrics, and standard work.
• Model and reinforce a strong safety and animal welfare culture.

• Ph.D. with 3 years of experience or M.S. with 10 years in a relevant discipline (toxicology, DART, animal sciences, etc.).
• Comprehensive experience with rodent toxicity study conduct, including GLP execution.
• Experience managing technical scientists, coordinating multiple priorities and timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Hands‑on experience with cesarean sections, fetal examinations, and other OECD reproductive and developmental endpoints.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Instem Provantis, and related software, producing clear, timely documentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to convey complex issues to scientific and non‑scientific audiences.
• Ability to react calmly in urgent situations, prioritizing safety, welfare, data integrity, and deliverables.

• Numerous development opportunities to build your skills.
• Health benefits for you and your family on the 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 (minimum 16 weeks for mother and father).
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.
• Additional benefits detailed on our benefits page.

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy‑related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.