Global Herbicide Resistance Leader

About the role

This position serves as the subject matter expert for herbicide resistance, providing strategic and scientific leadership to support Corteva’s crop protection portfolio and pipeline innovations. The role leads global resistance management programs, drives research and data-driven insights, and develops sustainable strategies that protect product performance and long-term value. Preferred location is Corteva Agriscience R&D headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, with the possibility of a virtual location.

Responsibilities

• Lead global herbicide resistance management programs, ensuring scientific rigor, data quality, and alignment with sustainability objectives.
• Develop and execute integrated resistance management plans across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America, managing resources and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership on resistance risk assessment, monitoring, stewardship, and lifecycle management for existing and pipeline products.
• Integrate, analyze, and interpret global resistance data to inform research priorities, product development, and business decisions.
• Develop and apply predictive resistance models to anticipate resistance trends and guide strategic recommendations.
• Partner with mode-of-action experts to evaluate resistance risks for new molecules and incorporate resistance management into development programs.
• Design and oversee resistance monitoring, screening, and modeling frameworks across key markets.
• Lead investigations into resistance-related product performance issues and establish standardized response processes.
• Contribute to regulatory and scientific documentation and represent Corteva in industry and scientific forums.
• Build strong collaborations across R&D, commercial, regulatory, and external scientific communities.
• Stay at the forefront of advances in weed science and resistance biology, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Weed Science or a related discipline with 10+ years of experience in weed management, crop protection, and herbicide resistance.
• Deep expertise in weed science, population biology, and herbicide resistance.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology techniques and familiarity with bioinformatics tools.
• Proven track record of leading complex research programs and developing innovative scientific solutions.
• Experience collaborating with academic and industry experts to advance research initiatives.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and cross-functional leadership skills in global environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities to build your skills.
• Health benefits for you and your family starting on your first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Excellent parental leave, including a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.