Field Scientist

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.