Field Scientist

Jobtailor; Lucknow; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva in India is seeking a field research scientist to plan, design and execute field trials across crops and environments. You will coordinate regulatory efficacy studies through CROs and research institutes, translate results into actionable recommendations, and support product development with robust data and insights.

The role emphasizes data quality, trial methodology and collaboration with Global and Regional R&D teams to drive product performance differentiation.

Qualifications

• Plan, design and execute field research programs aligned with project objectives.
• Contribute to protocols for concept evaluation, product development and biological characterization.
• Coordinate regulatory bio-efficacy and residue trials through CROs and institutes.

Responsibilities

• Identify trial locations, crops, pests and experimental approaches.
• Evaluate trials and ensure data quality, timeliness and accuracy.
• Prepare trial summaries, technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, Regulatory and Commercial.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Experimental Design

Trial Methodology

Data Quality Evaluation

Product Performance Evaluation

Communication

Relationship Building

Project Management

Problem Solving

Tools

CRO Management

Data Integration Tools

Research Documentation Software

Job description

• Plan, design and execute field research programs aligned with project and business objectives
• Contribute to protocols for concept evaluation, product development and biological characterization
• Design and conduct internal field trials evaluating efficacy, crop safety, dose response, application timing, application methods and product performance
• Identify trial locations, crops, target pests, diseases, weeds and experimental approaches
• Evaluate trials and ensure timely, accurate and high-quality data generation
• Improve experimental design, trial methodology, data quality and research efficiency
• Plan, coordinate and supervise regulatory bio-efficacy and residue trials through CROs, universities, ICAR institutes and research organizations
• Monitor trial progress, data quality, timelines and deliverables
• Coordinate sample collection, logistics and analytical requirements
• Support regulatory efficacy reports, data summaries and technical documentation
• Analyze and interpret field research data using statistical and scientific approaches
• Integrate data across locations, seasons, environments and research partners
• Translate results into scientific conclusions, recommendations and business insights
• Prepare trial summaries, technical reports, presentations and recommendations
• Provide recommendations on product performance, dose, application timing, positioning and technical differentiation
• Provide field-science inputs to product development and lifecycle-management decisions
• Monitor product technical performance across geographies, crops and target pests, diseases and weeds
• Identify biological challenges, resistance issues, competitive developments and research opportunities
• Support Commercial and Technical teams with product-performance complaints and scientific guidance
• Support product launches, technical positioning, field demonstrations and knowledge-transfer activities
• Build relationships with universities, ICAR institutes, CROs, research organizations and industry stakeholders
• Collaborate with Global and Regional R&D, Regulatory, Product Development, Commercial, Marketing, Agronomy and cross-functional teams
• Represent IFS/Corteva in scientific and technical forums
• Communicate technical risks, opportunities, trial outcomes and recommendations
• Conduct research according to Corteva safety, quality, stewardship, regulatory and ethical standards
• Maintain safety culture during field operations, product handling, transportation and trial execution
• Ensure documentation, data integrity and compliance
• Manage field research activities within timelines and budgets
• Coordinate procurement, sample movement, trial materials and operational requirements
• Maintain trial documentation and research records
• Complete administrative and reporting requirements
• Manage multiple projects and priorities across the assigned geography

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in planning, designing, and executing field research programs, with a strong focus on data analysis, trial methodology, and regulatory compliance. Capable of translating research findings into actionable business insights while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Hard Skills

• Statistical Analysis
• Experimental Design
• Trial Methodology
• Data Quality Evaluation
• Product Performance Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Project Management
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Agronomy
• Crop Safety
• Efficacy Trials
• Product Development
• Technical Positioning

Tools & Technologies

• CRO Management
• Data Integration Tools
• Research Documentation Software