Syngenta · 1 day ago
Soy Product Placement Scientist
Highland, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $127K/yr
3+ years expSyngenta is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers, and small seed companies. The Soy Product Placement Scientist will support late-stage product development, collaborating with multi-functional teams to optimize product placement and performance in various environments.
AgricultureFarming
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implement the Product Development process for target markets by coordinating late-stage trialing protocols (trial entry selection, testing locations, phenotypic data collection, competence analyses)
Ensure high-quality data generation to support promotion decisions, product placement, and regional advancement meetings
Recommend products for advancement across late stages; coordinate regional Crop Tours
Build product value propositions with Sales Agronomy teams, providing technical expertise and product descriptions to support new product launches and optimize market placement
Collaborate with Sales, Agronomy, and Product Management to maximize product performance across diverse environments, soils, and agronomic practices
Execute trait strategy aligned with commercial deployment; provide technical support to drive business strategy and product positioning decisions
Partner with Breeder Project Leads to ensure late-stage promotions align with Target Product Profiles (TPPs)
Review product and technology needs to guide early pipeline development
Provide late-stage performance feedback to optimize new breeding starts and accelerate competitive germplasm delivery
Lead multi-functional initiatives that enhance data generation quality and operational synergies
Maintain deep knowledge of market dynamics, agricultural systems, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies to guide technical and commercial decision-making
Track and act on key performance indicators across the product development process
Collaborate with Data Analytics and Phenomics teams to deploy advanced experimental designs, new advancement metrics, and predictive algorithms that increase trait heritability and improve commercialization decisions
Qualification
Required
Candidate must reside within two hours of Highland, IL to be centrally located in the territory of the position
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)
Ph.D., Masters with 3+ years of experience or B.S. with 8+ years of experience in one of the agricultural sciences such as plant breeding/genetics, agronomy, plant physiology, entomology, or plant pathology with training and experience in applied sciences preferred
Knowledge of product development and marketing with thorough knowledge of germplasm, trait value, data analysis and interpretation, variety/hybrid positioning within the key markets
Knowledge of agronomic and crop management practices
Good understanding of experimental design
Experience in practical field trialing
Excellent presentation skills to a diverse set of audiences and key stakeholders
Preferred
MBA or experience in business strategy, marketing, commercial
Project Management experience
Benefits
A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
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.
Company
Syngenta
Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of Syngenta Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-05-29Grant· $2.97M
2016-02-04Acquired
2000-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Fabio Neufeld
Head of Financial Solutions
Jean Albert
Global Head Crop Protection R&D Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management
Recent News
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