Product Agronomy Specialist III

Bayer•Offutt AFB, NE

18h•Remote

About The Position

This role will cover Central Plains which will include Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado. As a key player in our research and commercial brand teams, you will develop and oversee both short and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and hybrids. Your role involves monitoring development throughout the season, collecting biological data from field and strip plots, and presenting agronomic insights to our research and commercial teams. You will arrange and conduct plot tours, provide product knowledge for product and hybrid evaluation, and make recommendations for new product and hybrid development. Your expertise will bridge R&D and our US Commercial business, facilitating local field testing, evaluation, and product positioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related discipline
Excellent understanding of Bayer germplasm, traits, and crop protection in the assigned geography
Ability to make recommendations and develop enhanced agronomic systems
Strong technical and sales support skills with regional influence
Obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory
Proficient at working with and leading all personality types, developing and maintaining successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to function independently or collaboratively to plan, coordinate, and execute field research trials
Facilitate the delivery of critical field research data for product advancement and commercialization decisions
Valid Drivers Licsense

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related discipline with 10 years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development, or R&D roles, or M.S. (8 years) or Ph.D. (4 years) in Agriculture or related discipline.

Responsibilities

Engage with Product Teams to develop National Protocols and lead Local Technical Teams (LTT) in creating Regional Protocols
Apply recommendations from statisticians on trial design to meet protocol objectives and align with field testing capabilities
Identify and secure testing sites that meet protocol criteria, influencing farmer cooperators and customers
Collect, analyze, summarize, and interpret data to influence product positioning and stakeholder confidence
Ensure compliance with company Trait Stewardship requirements and facilitate Product Performance Inquiry Processes
Consult with germplasm FSRs and TAs, coordinating with internal field testing functions to support our product pipeline
Identify new market opportunities and lead the development of trials for valued customer outcomes
Partner with sales and agronomy to deliver demonstrations and training content
Present regional research results to technical managers, agronomy, and sales teams, facilitating discussions to create and deploy educational content
Learn, apply, and comply with all safety standards, coaching others in safety and logistics