Field Research & Experimental Development
- Plan, design and execute field research programs aligned with project and business objectives.
- Contribute to the development of protocols for concept evaluation, product development and biological characterization.
- Design and conduct internal field trials to evaluate efficacy, crop safety, dose response, application timing, application methods and product performance.
- Identify appropriate trial locations, crops, target pests/diseases/weeds and experimental approaches.
- Evaluate trials scientifically and ensure timely, accurate and high-quality data generation.
- Identify opportunities to improve experimental design, trial methodology, data quality and research efficiency.
Regulatory & External Trial Management
- Plan, coordinate and supervise regulatory bio-efficacy and residue trials conducted through CROs, universities, ICAR institutes and other research organizations.
- Ensuring protocols, trial execution, data collection, documentation and reporting meet applicable regulatory and Corteva standards.
- Monitor trial progress, data quality, timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinate sample collection, sample logistics and analytical requirements associated with regulatory studies.
- Support preparation and review of regulatory efficacy reports, data summaries and technical documentation.
Scientific Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Analyze and interpret field research data using appropriate statistical and scientific approaches.
- Integrate data from multiple locations, seasons, environments and research partners to develop meaningful biological insights.
- Translate experimental results into clear scientific conclusions, recommendations and business-relevant insights.
- Prepare trial summaries, technical reports, presentations and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
- Provide recommendations on product performance, dose, application timing, positioning and technical differentiation.
Product Development & Commercialization Support
- Provide field-science inputs to product development and lifecycle-management decisions.
- Monitor product technical performance across geographies, crops and target pests/diseases/weeds.
- Identify emerging biological challenges, resistance issues, competitive developments and opportunities for new research.
- Support the Commercial and Technical teams in addressing product-performance-related complaints and providing appropriate scientific/technical guidance.
- Support product launches, technical positioning, field demonstrations and knowledge-transfer activities as required.
Stakeholder & External Collaboration
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with universities, ICAR institutes, CROs, research organizations and relevant industry stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively with Global and Regional R&D, Regulatory, Product Development, Commercial, Marketing, Agronomy and other cross-functional teams.
- Represent IFS/Corteva in relevant scientific and technical forums when required.
- Proactively communicate technical risks, opportunities, trial outcomes and recommendations to stakeholders.
Safety, Stewardship & Compliance
- Ensure all field research activities are conducted in accordance with Corteva's safety, quality, stewardship, regulatory and ethical standards.
- Maintain a strong personal and team safety culture during field operations, product handling, transportation and trial execution.
- Ensure appropriate documentation, data integrity and compliance throughout the research process.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to responsible use and stewardship of crop protection technologies.
Administrative & Operational Responsibilities
- Manage field research activities within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Coordinate procurement, sample movement, trial materials and other operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate trial documentation and research records.
- Complete administrative and reporting requirements associated with assigned projects.
- Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities across the assigned geography.
