Job Description
Our client is one of the leading global snack manufacturing companies.
The company is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of Agriculture Field Trial Manager. This role will spearhead field research initiatives, driving innovative solutions in agronomy, breeding, and agricultural technology.
Job Description:
- Planning, managing, and executing parental line field trials and research projects in the Indochina region.
- Overseeing multidisciplinary trials covering variety-specific agronomy, pest and disease resilience, nitrogen use efficiency, microbiome interactions, climate adaptability, and soil health.
- Analyzing and interpreting experimental data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Implementing secure trialling practices to safeguard foundational genetics essential to global breeding programs.
- Serving as the lead agronomic research expert for R&D projects across multiple categories.
- Providing technical guidance to teams within R&D, Sustainability, and Procurement to support project objectives.
- Facilitating shared use of lab facilities for post-harvest evaluations.
- Documenting and communicating high-quality research findings to support global strategies, annual operating plans (AOP), and pep+ objectives.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing agricultural research trials, particularly for potato or other staple crops.
- Strong understanding of plant breeding, agricultural technology, and sustainable farming practices.
- Experience in plant pathology.
- Familiarity with local regulatory frameworks for plant patents and genetic resources.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a track record of translating research outcomes into actionable recommendations.
- Self-starter, self-motivated – with a very high drive for results and the ability to deal with uncertainty and complexity.
- Fluent command of English.