DescriptionFIELD SCIENTIST – INSECTICIDE AND NEMATICIDE PORTFOLIO, SOUTH AFRICACorteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Field Scientist (FS) in its Biology Research department (Field Science in Crop Protection Discovery and Development (CPD&D)).Purpose:Plan, implement and monitor trials to characterize the field performance of crop protection insecticide and nematicide products in line with technical objectives and pertinent company stewardship guidelines. Summarize data at local and across countries level and contribute to local, regional and global field data summaries for Crop Protection products. Compile biological efficacy dossiers to obtain registration or approval for label claims. Provide local knowledge on crop management practices and convey technical knowledge transfer to commercial organization and customers as required. Support product launches as part of a cross-functional team in the country or Commercial Unit.Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for flawless field trial execution for contracted and internal efficacy trials, selectivity and resistance monitoring trials;Select sites based on technical objectives, understand and write protocols, forecast sample needs and organize local shipments of test items;Ensure exact planting, applications, and evaluations as well as reliable upload of data to pertinent databases as per research cycle;Manage contracted tasks with contract research organizations (CRO’s) including planning of trials, organizing protocol review meetings, making agreements, following payments and ensuring successful data collection and systems uploads;Organize field tours and selecting appropriate and conclusive trials to support decision making in a regional/global trial program;Summarize trial data using company systems including data from other field scientists and provide key observations and recommendations on product performance to the Program Leader in FS and cross-functional product development teams;Responsible for preparing biology assessment dossiers (BADs) to obtain approval for label claims; follow up and take necessary action to get positive Ministry of Agriculture audit/approval reports;Prepare technical part of new product label in accordance with official trial reports and company’s internal label procedure;Assist in strategy of local data generation for pipeline and current portfolio to ensure optimal technical value propositions for final products and cost-efficient trial plans;Serve as R&D expert and technical focal point for specific products and crops in the assigned territory;...#LI-SD1Qualifications RequirementsUniversity degree – BSc. in a field of agriculture. A degree in the field of entomology is preferred. MSc or PhD is preferred. Good comprehension both vocal and written, of English as well as another local language is essential. 3 – 5 years of experience in the crop protection industry. 3 – 5 years of experience in field agricultural – research capacity is preferred. Skilled in multi years planning of activities. Ability to work individually and as a team. Familiar with Ministry of Agriculture regulations for field research activities for CP and/or Biological product registration. Leadership, initiative and proactivity, versatile individual who can solve practical problems in sometimes remote locations and is committed to a strong safety and stewardship culture. Broad scientific and agronomic background with strong culture of field research in crop protection and/or biological products. Ability to interact with growers and to give clear directions to contractors. Good management of Microsoft Office package. ARM knowledge and experience are beneficial. Availability to travel nationally and internationally as per requirements of the role. Valid driving license. Location: to be defined.#J-18808-Ljbffr