Agronomy Services Lead

InnerPlant

10d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

InnerPlant is transforming farming by developing living sensors that signal crop stress before visible symptoms appear, enabling farmers to increase yields and reduce costs. The Agronomy Services Lead will be responsible for InnerPlant’s field trials to support the rapid growth of the CropVoice platform. This role involves supporting field trials for R&D and the commercial pipeline, and serving as the expert for corn and soybean production. The position is based in Iowa or eastern Nebraska, requiring regular in-season travel to trial and network sites.

Requirements

B.S. in agronomy, crop science, plant pathology, or a related field.
7+ years of hands-on experience in field research, agronomy services, and seed production in corn and soybean systems.
Demonstrated expertise designing and executing field trials, including protocol development and data quality management.
Working knowledge of seed production and supply operations — contracting, conditioning, QA, and logistics.
Deep familiarity with corn and soybean disease management and crop protection practices in Nebraska, Iowa, or comparable Corn Belt geographies.
Willingness to travel extensively during the growing season.
Ability to work outdoors in a field environment for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
Experience with regulated or engineered crop trials and stewardship programs preferred.
CCA/CPAg certification or equivalent (preferred).
LATAM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and execute field trials, including planning, placing, and managing a network of biosentinel fields representative of regional commercial corn and soybean fields.
Translate trial results into clear findings for product, commercial, and regulatory teams, and into proof points for farmers.
Own the InnerPlant seed supply chain, including production planning, grower/partner contracting, conditioning, quality assurance, and inventory.
Ensure genetic purity, germination quality, and regulatory stewardship compliance for engineered seed from production through planting.
Forecast seed demand against trial plans and commercial network expansion.
Serve as InnerPlant’s expert on corn and soybean production systems, including disease pressure and fungicide decision-making in the western Corn Belt.
Support commercial teams with farmers and retail partners as the credible agronomic voice of the company.
Build the agronomy services team by establishing scalable processes, SOPs, and vendor relationships for trials and seed operations.
As the network grows, hire, develop, and lead a team of agronomists and field staff.