Product Placement Scientist
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas Germplasm Development Team is seeking a Product Placement Scientist in Philadelphia PA. This role will play a vital role in bringing innovative vegetable varieties to growers and communities.
The Product Placement Scientist will lead highquality research trials generate insights that inform advancement decisions and collaborate broadly across breeding marketing and commercial teams. This is a handson scientific role for someone who thrives in the field values rigorous data and enjoys working with a wide range of partners.
Geography: the ideal candidate will be in the Philadelphia PA greater region. The territory for this role is currently from Virginia through New York.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the planning design execution and analysis of onstation and offstation trials across assigned vegetable crops.
- Ensure highquality trial datacollected by you and through othersto guide data-driven product advancement and PLC5PLC6 promotion.
- Partner with breeders marketers and commercial teams to translate trial results into meaningful recommendations for growers and markets.
- Select and optimize trial locations that reflect customer needs environmental conditions and best trialing practices.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with growers seed dealers and processors to secure strategic trial locations and represent Syngenta with integrity.
- Manage trial contracts and ensure accurate data entry analysis and visualization in relevant systems.
- Present trial results product candidates and regional insights during Product Advancement Tours and product meetings.
- Provide market and customer insights that support strategic decision-making across R&D and commercial teams.
- Champion safety stewardship biosafety and compliance in all research activities.
Qualifications :
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring current or future sponsorship (which also includes OPT/CPT and H-1B visas).
- Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Crop Science Agronomy Plant Breeding Horticulture Plant Genetics or related field with 23 years of relevant experience.
- Proven expertise in plant variety trialing field trial design statistical analysis and interpretation of phenotype and environmental data.
- Strong practical knowledge of plant breeding seed industry practices and agronomy/horticulture across vegetable crops.
- Experience collaborating directly with growers and stakeholders with solid understanding of market needs and crop specifications.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear recommendations.
- Demonstrated leadership through influence strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with broad crossfunctional teams.
- Proactive resultsoriented mindset with strong prioritization skills and creativity in solving challenges.
- Fluent in English and local language with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Willingness to travel 4050% during peak seasons work flexibly with weatherdependent schedules and ensure full compliance with safety quality and stewardship standards.
- Valid drivers license with clear driving record.
Additional Information :
Salary for the role is $95200 - $119000 per year.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transfo ... View more
