Product Agronomy Specialist III- Illinois

Overview

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where “Health for all Hunger for none” is no longer a dream. There are many reasons to join us for a varied and meaningful career in a community of diverse minds to make a real difference.

• APPLIED FIELD RESEARCH:
  Actively engage Product Teams for developing National Protocols; apply marketplace knowledge to lead Local Technical Team (LTT) in the development of Regional Protocols; apply recommendations from statistician on trial design to meet protocol objectives & align with field testing capabilities; use internal and external networks to identify & secure testing sites that meet protocol criteria & influence farmer cooperators/customers; apply scientific skills to efficiently & accurately collect, analyze, summarize and interpret data, plus influence product positioning & stakeholder competence/confidence.
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE / STEWARDSHIP:
  Adheres to company Trait Stewardship requirements as necessary; facilitate Product Performance Inquiry Processes & assist when required (e.g. CRW - GTED / IRM).
• TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP:
  Actively consults germplasm FSRs and TAs with Tech Support for germplasm, trait and on-germplasm chemistry PPI’s; actively engage on Product Team while consulting others & serving as regional marketplace representative; coordinate with internal field testing functions to test, deliver, position and support our product pipeline; identify new Market Opportunities, and lead the development of trials and ultimately valued outcomes for our customers;
  
  partner with sales & agronomy to facilitate & deliver demonstrations, and dealer and customer training content.
• KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER:
  Facilitate & Present Regional Research results to technical managers, agronomy and sales teams; facilitate regional marketplace positioning of new seed, traits, and on-seed crop protection products; facilitate discussions with sales, TPLs, agronomy & KT to create and deploy educational content on Bayer products & tailored solutions for customers; facilitate efforts to coordinate, calendarize and build content for internal training events designed to increase competence & confidence;
  
  interface & collaborate with external key influencers on BCS products, recommendations, and local needs.
• SAFETY & LOGISTICS:
  Learn, apply and comply with all safety standards and requirements & coach others; coach others & effectively forecast / order seed & crop protection products for successful execution of field research program; collaborate/coordinate with ARM in planting, spraying, maintaining, and harvesting field trials; initiate and manage the execution and maintenance of land & warehouse contracts & coach others.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in agriculture or related discipline;
• Excellent understanding of Bayer germplasm, traits, and strong understanding of crop protection in the assigned geography;
• Makes recommendations and develops enhanced agronomic systems;
• Excellent technical & sales support (regional influence);
• Obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory.

Preferred: 10 years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles, or M.S.(8 years) or Ph.D. (4 years) in Agriculture or related discipline. Degree must be completed by start date.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ - $. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

Preferred residence is listed below:

• Illinois – Effingham, Mount Vernon
• Indiana – Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute
• Kentucky – Owensboro

This role will cover the following territories:

• Territory of Soy PAS
• Southern Illinois – south of Highway 16
• Entire state of Indiana and Kentucky

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