SPRC Producibility Scientist - NA

What You’ll Do

• Deliver, implement and support new agronomy and/or plant breeding technologies and solutions within seed production research and characterization to drive seed production research and characterization objectives
• Represent Seed Production Research and Characterization and Global Seed Operations (GSO) at research centers to meet field testing needs and help drive technology advancements
• Identify gaps and needs within seed production research and characterization to improve the cost, quality and reliability of seed production
• Define approach to scientific, technical, and/or data problems, developing, testing, and validating hypotheses
• Manage scientific, technical and data projects, coordinate with other professionals and support personnel within Production, Commercial and R&D to accomplish producibility objectives
• Define approach to scientific, technical, and/or data problems, developing, testing, and validating hypotheses
• Responsible for analyzing and interpreting field data, with attention towards data quality, and specialized maintenance of Production Research field trials and parent characterization plot trials at regional research hubs
• Work both independently and cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to prioritize projects and resources, refine project scope, expectations, and potential benefits
• Understand and apply the benefits of precision agriculture, data analytics, field imaging, and new technologies to high-quality field research

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Agronomy, Agricultural research, or Ag technical field
• Demonstrated success in managing agronomic / research programs
• Strong record of innovation and applying new technology
• Excellent people, managerial and organizational skills
• Excellent communication – oral, written, under diverse circumstances and audiences
• Results driven and capacity to influence within a matrixed organization and across functions
• Demonstrated statistical and data skills, attention to detail, results orientation

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree with 5+ years’ experience in Agricultural research, or Ag technical field

Benefits

Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

Health benefits for you and your family 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 which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

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We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor 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.