Job Description

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.

Agronomic Research Manager IV-Kansas

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Agronomic Research Manager lV (Kansas), are to:

• Implement small replicated plots or field scale research testing as required;

• Manage data using internal database systems and submit high quality data in a timely manner;

• Validate and ensure that field protocol information, site assignments, data collected, and materials (seed/chemistry/samples) are available in a timely manner to field investigator;

• Assist in relevant data summarization;

• Complete all safety training as required and operate safely when handling pesticides, seed, or other products as well as vehicles and equipment used to conduct field trials;

• Be a proficient at safely operating, maintaining and transporting small plot research and commercial agricultural equipment;

• Be a proficient to ensure all compliance guidelines are met for various regulated field research activities;

• Identify ways to improve the compliance process;

• Manage and oversee local research site activities;

• Leverage key relationships for business needs;

• Recruit and hire temporary assistants and ensure that all required safety, compliance, and equipment training is completed;

• Work cross-functionally on field testing, equipment and equipment technology improvement projects;

• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to?drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle?OR?being expected to?frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties - regardless of mileage;??

• Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and may require a CDL.?This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

Domestic relocation assistance may be offered with this role.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related discipline;

• Advanced knowledge of crop production in an assigned geography which includes all or some of corn, canola, soybean, cotton, cereals, vegetables, and specialty crops;

• Proficient knowledge of precision farming/GIS systems;

• Obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory;

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs (a bag of seed);

• Valid driver's license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.) and must meet guidelines based on the company's Risk?Screening for Hiring Drivers;

• Possess a DOT Driver medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical. In?addition, candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving?experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review;

• Possess a CDL license or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 10 years experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles;

• M.S. degree with 8 Years experience;

• PhD with 4 years experience.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $108,084.80 - $162,127.20. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least 12/04/2025.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Kansas : Residence Based

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 856990

Contact Us

Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com

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