Field Scientist

As the world's only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we're building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners, and our planet.
We know we've got big challenges to solve - we hope you'll be part of the solution.

Overview:

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Field Scientist to join our dynamic Field Science team in our Copenhagen office.
As part of Crop Health R&D, you will play a critical role in advancing our new biological products, nitrogen inhibitors, seed-applied products, and supporting the herbicide portfolio.

Location:
Copenhagen, Denmark

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible as Principal Biologist for flawless field trial execution conducted by R&D colleagues and/or external contractors:
  Understanding and writing of protocols, forecasting sample needs, and organizing local shipments.
  Management of projects including planning of trials, organizing protocol review meetings, crop destruction after trial completion, agreements with external contractors, and tracking of payments.
  
• Monitor official biology trials and leverage expertise to build biology dossiers to obtain approval for label claims for new actives and support re-registration activities ensuring that all products meet the latest regulatory standards and market needs.
  
• Summarize trial data to provide actionable insights to enhance product performance and address farmer challenges.
  
• Serve as R&D expert and technical focal point for specific products and crops in the assigned territory.
  
• Collaborate across functions and within Local Product Concept Teams to provide scientific support that drives innovation and product improvement.
  
• Organize field tours by selecting appropriate and conclusive trials to support decision-making in a regional/global trial program.
  
• Represent Corteva Agriscience at relevant academic and government institutes, and in local and international industry associations such as IRAC/HRAC/FRAC, NORBARAG, Crop life Danmark, PBN.
  
• Serve as a local source of knowledge for new technological trends for example IPM programmes or digitalization of agriculture.
  
• Provide input on the critical assessment and prioritization of technical needs and activities essential to the implementation of business strategy.
  

Qualifications:

• Broad scientific and agronomic background with a strong culture of field research in conventional crop protection, biological and biostimulant products.
  
• Familiar with Member State regulations for field research activities for product registration.
  
• Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct field trials and build dossiers effectively.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into practical applications.
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and support diverse teams.
  
• 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.
  
• Good management of Microsoft Office package.
  ARM knowledge would be appreciated.
  
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally as per requirements of the role.
  
• University degree - BSc.
  from faculty of agriculture, plant protection department (though MSc or PhD is preferred).
  
• Good command of English, Danish language an advantage.
  
• Valid driving license.
  

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team.
  
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food.
  
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment.
  
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.
  

Growing What Matters Starts with You…

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time.
  
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued, and empowered.
  
• Grow your professional skills, industry experience, and personal perspectives.
  
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.