Job Description

Locations

• United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
• United States, Indiana

Skills Required

• weed managementintermediate
• weed scienceintermediate
• bioinformatics toolsintermediate
• molecular biology techniquesintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Weed Science or a related discipline with 10+ years of experience in weed management, crop protection, and herbicide resistance. (experience, 10 years)
• Deep expertise in weed science, population biology, and herbicide resistance. (experience)
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology techniques and familiarity with bioinformatics tools. (experience)
• Proven track record of leading complex research programs and developing innovative scientific solutions. (experience)
• Experience collaborating with academic and industry experts to advance research initiatives. (experience)
• Strong project management, prioritization, and cross-functional leadership skills in global environments. (experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. (experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead global herbicide resistance management programs, ensuring scientific rigor, data quality, and alignment with sustainability objectives.
• Develop and execute integrated resistance management plans across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America, managing resources and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership on resistance risk assessment, monitoring, stewardship, and lifecycle management for existing and pipeline products.
• Integrate, analyze, and interpret global resistance data to inform research priorities, product development, and business decisions.
• Develop and apply predictive resistance models to anticipate resistance trends and guide strategic recommendations.
• Partner with mode-of-action experts to evaluate resistance risks for new molecules and incorporate resistance management into development programs.
• Design and oversee resistance monitoring, screening, and modeling frameworks across key markets.
• Lead investigations into resistance-related product performance issues and establish standardized response processes.
• Contribute to regulatory and scientific documentation and represent Corteva in industry and scientific forums.
• Build strong collaborations across R&D, commercial, regulatory, and external scientific communities.
• Stay at the forefront of advances in weed science and resistance biology, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• general: Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• general: Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• general: Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• general: Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• general: Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• general: Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• general: Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• general: Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
• general: Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• general: Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• general: Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• general: Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• general: Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• general: Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• general: Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• general: Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
• general: Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
• general: Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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