The Seed National Agronomy Leader main responsibility is the following: (1) Driving the product evaluation and advancement process to ensure portfolio competitiveness; and (2) Ensuring readiness of the Agronomy Team in providing commercial support and agronomic services through preparation of fit-for-market package of technology, translating technical data into marketing and sales tools and messages, and in building the techno-commercial competency of the field team, among others. **Key Deliverables** **1. Product concept and segmentation** • Within the cross-functional Portfolio Management Team, co-lead with Marketing the preparation of the product concept per crop segment and in finalizing the advancement criteria **2. Product evaluation and advancement** • Prepare the Seasonal Agronomy Testing Plan aligned w/ territory plan • Preparation of standard protocol and incorporation of best practices in trial design and execution, hybrid evaluation • Proper data gathering and analytics • Proper tracking of E2E processes, particularly the steps where agronomy is involved – Hybrid volume requirements, R&D sample handovers, Variety Registration, Sample demand forecast **3. Sampling, Positioning, Value Demonstration** • Sampling plan preparation for new launch in coordination with marketing for market insights generation to validate positioning • Generate customer insights on crop/product usage to develop key agronomy interventions for product differentiation and product positioning • Align hybrid plan and positioning with execution on ground • Package of technology for value demonstration • Inputs to preparation of sales and marketing tools and communication materials **4.** **Portfolio effectiveness** , including benchmarking and product gaps and fills plan. **5** . **Building capability** – product knowledge, practices, positioning, value demo • Field Team Competency Building • Agronomy Team Competency Building **Qualifications:** **Educational Background** : + A bachelor's degree in agronomy, agriculture, crop science, or a related field is essential **Experience** : + Minimal 10 years of experience in agricultural management or a related field. + Practical experience in crop production, soil science, and pest management is highly valued **Skills and Knowledge** : + Strong understanding of plant physiology, soil science, and crop management practices + Knowledge of sustainable farming practices and advancements in agronomy + Leadership and team management skills to oversee agricultural operations and staff **Responsibilities** : + Overseeing daily operations of crop production, including planting, irrigation, and harvesting + Developing and implementing crop management plans to ensure maximum yield + Conducting soil and plant tests and interpreting the results + Ensuring compliance with agricultural regulations and safety standards Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.