Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC · 1 month ago
Research & Development Business Manager
Lemoore, CA, 93245, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHelena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading agronomic solutions provider, and they are seeking an R&D Business Manager to lead innovation at their new facility in Lemoore, CA. In this role, you will oversee research operations, manage product development from chemistry to commercialization, and foster relationships with internal stakeholders and the grower community.
Agriculture
Responsibilities
Manages all facets of the field-based R&D operation within the territory assigned
Oversees management, training and recruitment of R&D employees
Prepares, reviews and manages budgets and P&L statements for assigned profit center
Manages and delegates assignments to appropriate R&D team members
Manages and participates in the application and evaluation of experimental and standard products in agricultural and specialty business sectors for their efficacy and performance
Actively identifies and establishes relationships with development, technical service and Sales Representatives for the recruitment of study assignments within territory
Establishes relationships with Helena field teams and growing community for placement of studies within territory
Serves as a technical lead for the development and launch of new technologies within assigned territory
Actively identifies new technology and methods for field development of products in agricultural and specialty markets with inclusion of phenotyping, drones, software systems and other new technologies
Reviews and compiles collected data and reports and communicates reports/findings to appropriate departments, vendors, academia, customers and others as needed. This includes making presentations at sales, training, supplier and professional meetings
Represents Helena at professional societies, outreach activities, grower and sales meetings, field days and other functions
May be required to drive a company vehicle
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Follows all company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in agronomy, weed science, entomology, pathology or related discipline
Three years of related work experience
Must have QAL (Qualified Applicators License) or will need to obtain immediately
Intermediate understanding of statistics and data analysis
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Good judgement and decision-making skills
Consistently produces high quality data evaluation and presentations
Presentation skills to small and large groups with ability to lead and influence
Detail orientated with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent knowledge with ARM or other equivalent field research software
Highly organized
Ability to coordinate a high level of activities under a variety of conditions and constraints
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with all members of the sales and marketing and HPG team
Ability to read, write and speak in English
Valid U.S. driver's license
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to travel by various means up to 10%
Successful completion of a drug test and background check
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD
Two years of leadership experience
Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) license
Pest Control Adviser (PCA)
Communicating in Spanish
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!
Company
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Founded in 1957, Helena Chemical Company (now Helena Agri-Enterprises) has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Byron Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
PT Padmanabha
Chief Information Officer
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