ical Field Research Manager

Overview

In this role, you will lead field, glasshouse and lab trials to advance NUE and WUE-focused technologies and plant performance. You’ll drive evidence generation from concept to commercial launch, collaborating across global R&D, marketing, regulatory and commercial teams. Expect hands-on trial design, data interpretation and product support that informs claims and launches. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape sustainable crop solutions and support cross-functional product development.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage and evaluate field, glasshouse and laboratory trials
• Develop innovative technologies and products focused on NUE, WUE and plant physiology
• Analyse and interpret scientific data to support commercial opportunities and product claims
• Manage research projects, budgets, timelines and external research partnerships
• Collaborate with global R&D, marketing, regulatory and commercial teams
• Support product launches through technical training, scientific presentations and customer engagement
• Contribute to intellectual property development, including patents and invention disclosures

Key requirements

• Degree in Plant Physiology, Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Agriculture or a related discipline
• Proven experience in agricultural, horticultural, turf or plant science R&D
• Strong understanding of plant physiology, NUE and WUE
• Experience designing trials, analysing data and producing technical reports
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• MSc, PhD, BASIS and/or FACTS qualifications are advantageous
• proactive
• commercially minded
• excellent communication
• plant physiology
• NUE
• WUE

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