Global Research Lead Entomology & Weed Science

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works open to fresh ideas innovation and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries represented by more than 10000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds post-harvest as well as physical and digital services please visit and follow us on LinkedIn Twitter Instagram and Facebook.

Job Summary

The Global Research Lead Entomology and Weed Science provides scientific and people leadership for UPLs Late-Stage Discovery and Early Development Program across insecticides and herbicides spanning conventional and biological technologies. The role sets global research strategy builds fit-for-purpose laboratory insectary greenhouse and field screening programs and converts biological evidence into clear advancement optimization partnership or stop decisions. A central responsibility within the OpenAg model is to scientifically evaluate and validate external technologies define their technical differentiation development potential risks and evidence gaps and help the business articulate a credible agronomic and commercial value proposition. This leader manages and develops multidisciplinary teams connects global category priorities with regional agronomic needs and ensures high-quality reproducible data packages that support product concepts from late-stage discovery through field proof of concept.

Key Responsibilities

We are one team for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.

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