[Hiring] Crop System and Knowledge Transfer Agronomist @Bayer

Role Description

The Crop System Agronomist will utilize their expertise in applied field research and agronomic sciences to provide technical support to a selected geography and Crop. This includes execution of the field-testing program which utilizes Research and Development protocols to support key business drivers for all facets of the region - including Seed, Trait, Biologicals, Crop Protection, and digital tools.

Local field research identifies customer value of new technology and identifies solutions for current technical needs with the commercial portfolio. The Crop System Agronomists are responsible for knowledge transfer, demonstration, and education of the product and system recommendations to the customer Agronomist and sales team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• This role will be based in Zambia and is remote.
• Responsible for the execution and localization of the MD testing program and trials under farmer conditions in order to validate the technologies and solutions.
• Responsible for the implementation of field protocols including treatments, site assignments, and data collection.
• Support the development and validation of field protocols.
• Create customer pull by developing, positioning, and/or testing new hybrids, CP programs, traits, and/or systems.
• Responsible for building confidence and competence in our internal Customer Agronomist by training on our portfolio, products, and agronomic information.
• Act as Technical Lead for New Commercial offerings in Seed, Trait, Biologicals, and Crop Protection for local geography.
• Drive the safety agenda.
• Responsible for the implementation stewardship and adhere to company policies ensuring all conditions of buffers, isolation zones, seed logs, harvest disposition.
• Responsible for the value proposition development of customized agronomic solutions for the key crops in the area of responsibility to support sales and business growth targets.
• Integrates and incorporates new products into agronomic systems and makes recommendations on adjustments to cropping systems.
• Build profile as technical expert in territory.
• Assistance in product performance issues.
• Writing of relevant articles and information brochures.
• Build and maintain relationships with researchers from academic and research institutions.
• Responsible for developing a development strategy for the area of responsibility.

Key Working Relations

• GTM Enablement Team
• Distribution, Retail, Key Account Management Teams
• Customer Agronomist
• Field Marketing
• Breeding & Field solutions
• Seed Growth Team
• Stewardship Liaison
• Partnership Team
• Crop System Agronomist and Knowledge Management Africa
• Students & contractors
• Academics
• Consultants
• Channel partners
• Retail / distributor managers
• Growers
• 3rd Party Extensionist and agronomist

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Ag/Life Sciences or related discipline or BSc Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in agricultural research.
• Organizes and executes a high-quality assigned field research trial program.
• Has relationships with and is recognized as a subject expert by internal and external stakeholders, i.e., academics, community organizations, licensees, R&D, sales/marketing, media.
• Good working knowledge of Crop Protection Industry and Seed Business.
• Excellent relationship and team skills.
• Understanding of implications of actions on the achievement of BCS short term and long-term objectives.
• Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skill set.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Proactive partner with sales to exceed business targets.
• Intermediate level of English speaking.

Location

Zambia

Division

Crop Science

Reference Code

887888

Company Description

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.