Agronomic Research Manager III-Central North Dakota

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Agronomic Research Manager III-Central North Dakota, are to:

• Implement small replicated plots or field scale research testing as required;
• Manage data using internal database systems and submit high quality data in a timely manner;
• Validate and ensure that field protocol information, site assignments, data collected, and material sourcing (seed/chemistry/samples) are available in a timely manner to the field investigator;
• Complete all safety training as required and operate safely when handling pesticides, seed, or other products as well as vehicles and equipment used to conduct field trials;
• Lead field safety & DOT training events;
• Proficient in ensuring all compliance guidelines are met for various regulated field research activities. Identifies ways to improve the compliance process;
• Proficient at safely operating, maintaining and transporting small plot research and commercial agricultural equipment, while complying with all Bayer & DOT requirements;
• Manage & oversee local research site activities;
• Recruit and hire temporary assistants and ensure that all required safety, compliance, and equipment training is completed;
• Collaborate cross-functionally on field testing, equipment and equipment technology improvement projects;
• Assist the Protocol Delivery Team (PDT) and team members in the development of national and regional protocols;
• Provides insights and assist the Operational Development Team (ODT) on projects to enhance field testing operations based on expertise developed through research experience & relationships with key influencers;
• Enable an efficient, robust field testing and evaluation program through;
• Advanced knowledge, understanding, and implementation of internal and federal confined field trial compliance requirements;
• Expanded expertise with the latest geo-spatial technologies & leading improvement projects;
• Advanced modern equipment expertise and field trail testing methods;
• Product development, compliance management, and aid in the development of tailored solutions recommendations for the local geography.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in agriculture or related discipline;
• Advanced knowledge of crop production in an assigned geography which includes all or some of corn, canola, soybean, cotton, cereals, vegetables, and specialty crops;
• Advanced knowledge of precision farming/GIS systems;
• Obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state (s) within the territory;
• Hold a current Commercial Driver License (CDL), or have ability to obtain one;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in agriculture or related discipline with minimum of 8+ years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $92,880.00 - $139,320.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..