Change Management and Engagement Lead

Corteva Agriscience • Indianapolis, IN

2d

About The Position

Own and drive the internal engagement strategy for the R&D organization, strengthening employee understanding, leadership alignment, and connection to R&D priorities during a period of transformation. This role translates R&D strategy and change initiatives into clear, actionable messaging and engagement experiences that build trust, reinforce culture, and accelerate adoption across the organization, while elevating the visibility and recognition of R&D talent within the scientific community. Partners closely with R&D leadership and HR to ensure engagement efforts are aligned to business priorities and organizational needs. Strengthens clarity, alignment, and engagement across global R&D teams. Accelerates understanding and adoption of key transformation initiatives. Enables leaders to communicate consistently and effectively. Elevates visibility and recognition of R&D talent internally and within the scientific community.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in change management, internal communications, employee engagement, or program leadership within complex, global, matrixed organizations
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives, including organizational change, operating model shifts, or enterprise programs
• Proven track record of designing and executing enterprise-level engagement or change strategies tied to business outcomes
• Deep expertise in change management methodologies (e.g., stakeholder analysis, impact assessment, adoption planning, reinforcement)
• Strong capability in translating business strategy into clear, actionable messaging and engagement plans
• Experience building integrated communication frameworks across multiple channels and audience segments
• Ability to connect R&D strategy to people implications, aligning engagement efforts to drive business priorities
• Strong experience using engagement data, feedback, and insights to refine strategies
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
• Exceptional ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience partnering closely with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to align messaging and priorities
• Strong advisory skills, including equipping leaders with messaging, tools, and talking points
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-threaded programs with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines
• Strong project management discipline, including prioritization, planning, and execution governance
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and navigate competing priorities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex topics and create compelling narratives that drive understanding and action
• Experience delivering high-impact leadership communications (e.g., town halls, executive messaging, change campaigns)
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in R&D, scientific organizations, or innovation-led environments, with an understanding of how scientists engage and adopt change
• Experience supporting external positioning or recognition strategies (e.g., awards, publications, industry engagement)
• Familiarity with employee engagement survey tools and insights-driven action planning
• Experience building global engagement strategies across diverse geographies and cultures
• Background in HR Business Partnering, Organizational Design, or Talent Strategy
• Experience integrating internal engagement with external brand, reputation, or employer brand efforts
• Exposure to digital engagement platforms, content strategies, or modern communication channels
• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end internal engagement strategy for R&D
• Design and deliver integrated engagement plans aligned to R&D priorities and milestones
• Ensure consistent, clear messaging across leadership channels and employee touchpoints
• Partner with R&D leadership and HR to design and deliver change communication strategies
• Translate complex transformation initiatives into clear, actionable messaging
• Drive alignment and understanding across global R&D teams
• Own strategy and content for Global R&D Town Halls and key leadership forums
• Define objectives, narrative flow, and cadence of major engagement moments
• Ensure forums reinforce priorities, enable dialogue, and drive engagement
• Own strategy for external scientific recognition, including awards, nominations, and society engagement
• Increase visibility of Corteva scientists within the scientific community
• Ensure recognition efforts align to R&D priorities and reinforce internal engagement and pride
• Act as a connector across R&D leadership and HR to align engagement priorities and execution
• Ensure coordination across initiatives, messaging, and timelines
• Influence stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Health benefits for you and your family on your 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 which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior