[Hiring] Production Agronomy Specialist @Corteva Agriscience

Role Description

To organize, coordinate, and control the full seed production cycle for key crops (corn, sunflower, winter rapeseed), ensure compliance with certification and phytosanitary requirements, manage partner relationships, and achieve high-quality seed production results.

Key Responsibilities

• Agronomic and Production Management:
  • Organize and control the entire seed production process in partner farms, including proper placement of hybrids, control of sowing operations, field inspections and roguing, detasseling activities, and organization and supervision of harvesting.
  • Ensure compliance with approved cultivation and crop protection technologies for corn, sunflower, and winter rapeseed.
  • Monitor the quality and timeliness of all field operations in accordance with technological maps.
• Seed Production and Certification:
  • Ensure compliance with national legislation and industry standards related to seed production.
  • Cooperate with state authorities, including the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (Derzhprodspozhyvsluzhba) and Plant Variety Certification and Examination Centers.
  • Organize and support phytosanitary field inspections and field certification (official field inspections) of seed production fields.
  • Prepare and maintain all required documentation for seed certification.
• Partner Relations and Contract Management:
  • Identify, negotiate with, and attract new seed production partners.
  • Conduct negotiations with seed producers and partner farms.
  • Understand basic contract terms and organize the contract signing process with partners.
  • Maintain long-term and effective partnership relationships.
• Analysis and Reporting:
  • Analyze seasonal seed production results.
  • Conduct end-of-season meetings with producers to provide clear evaluation of annual performance and present analytical conclusions and improvement recommendations.
  • Prepare internal production and performance reports.
• Cross-Functional Cooperation:
  • Provide agronomic and technical support to colleagues from other farms or regions when required.
  • Share expertise and best practices within the company.

Qualifications

• Higher agronomic education — at least a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy.
• Proven practical experience in agronomy (experience in seed production is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of cultivation and crop protection technologies for corn, sunflower, and winter rapeseed.
• Solid understanding of seed production principles for the above-mentioned crops.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and attract new partners.
• Basic understanding of agricultural contracts and commercial relationships.
• Strong planning, organizational, and process-control skills.
• Valid Category B driver’s license.
• Practical driving experience.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in field conditions.

Personal Competencies

• High level of responsibility and independence.
• Analytical mindset.
• Result-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Company Description

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.