Senior Research 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. With over 20,000 employees across 130 countries and 140 world-class R&D facilities, we foster an inclusive culture that values curiosity, bold thinking, and integrity.
About the Role
We are seeking a senior-level research scientist to join our R&D team in Australia. In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage field trial programs to evaluate new crop protection, plant health, and biological products.
- Author scientific dossiers to support product registration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide product positioning and market introduction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage field trial research programs, including:
- Design protocols and collaborate with internal and external research providers
- Management of sample requests and regulatory permits
- Data analysis and scientific reporting
- Administrative requirements
- Trial data summaries and technical presentations and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
- Preparation and submission of biology dossiers (APVMA Part 8) for product registration.
- Represent R&D in cross-functional teams and contribute to business case development.
- Monitor product technical performance, resistance issues, and industry trends.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Build relationships with research organizations and industry stakeholders.
- At times may also assist with field trial execution and assessments for internal trials.
Skills & Competencies
- BSc, MSc or PhD Degree in agricultural, biological or plant health sciences
- Minimum 3 years experience managing crop protection projects and preparation of biology dossiers for regulatory approval.
- Strong agronomic knowledge and project leadership skills.
- Expertise in trial design, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.
- Ability to solve practical problems and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
Location & Travel Requirements
- New South Wales or Victoria
- Travel will be required to maintain and establish relationships with Contract Research Organizations and industry stakeholders, visit key trial sites to confirm data integrity/performance and to conduct virtual/in-person field tours. Travel may also be required for commercial team support in attending cross functional meetings and providing technical input.