Testing and Operation Manager

Bayer Zydus Pharma; Gaya; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Testing and Operation Manager in India to drive field trials and data-driven decisions across crops. You will lead trials, coordinate field plots, and ensure data quality through mechanisation and digital tools.

This role involves collaboration with breeding teams, managing multi-site testing programs, and travel during planting and harvest seasons to maintain high data standards.

Qualifications

• MS in Agriculture or related field with 5+ years of project management experience in agricultural research.
• Field experience in trailing of Corn and Rice crops.
• Digital acumen for advancing Precision Breeding.
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of software related to data acquisition and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of product characterization strategy and field testing operations to deliver product pipelines in alignment with global and regional FT strategy.
• Execute field testing activities per trial plan – Trials, Data capture and Data return through mechanisation and automation, delivering high data quality.
• Strategically implement new technologies that drive a step-change in Breeding phenotyping, planting and harvesting with IT and data science partnerships.
• Utilize research equipment (planters, combines, handheld devices) and support testing activities (shelling systems, seed counters, seed packs).
• Oversee day-to-day operations of multi-location testing programs, including staffing, budgeting and asset care.
• Overnight travel during planting/harvest and 2-3 day trainings may be required.
• Ensure compliance with Environment, Safety and Health, Quality Management Systems across testing locations.

Skills

People management

Project management

Digital acumen

Data acquisition software

Education

MS in Agriculture

Tools

Data acquisition software

Analysis software

Job description

Job Summary

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Testing and Operation Manager

Position purpose: Active involvement with Product and/or Technical Units to drive the unit outcomes in alignment with evaluate mission team tasks. Executing complex field trials across crops and multiple sites to deliver high-quality data to enable accurate and timely decisions in the advancement of products through the pre-commercial and breeding pipelines. Ensure field testing innovation strategy and plans in place to enable and advance data science driven Precision Breeding. Support activities of Asia field testing program - all activities related to trials - field selection, grower management, field plot management, data collection, mechanisation, digital tool and technologies contributing to highest data quality. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading edge technology and talented research scientists seeking to deliver the best in the industry

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation of product characterization strategy and Implementation of field testing (FT) operations and support services to deliver product pipelines in alignment with global and regional FT strategy.


• Execute field testing activities as per aligned trial plan - Trials, Data capture and Data return etc through mechanisation and automation, contributing to efficient data driven advancement decisions. Deliver the highest data quality through the work of the employees in the organization with the use of new technology and processes.


• Strategically implement new technologies that drive a step-change in Breeding phenotyping, planting and harvesting processes through a partnership with automated engineering, IT, data science, and external vendors.


• Utilization of research equipment such as planters, combines and handheld digital devices for note taking. Assist in computer related activities and provide support for testing activities such as operation of shelling systems, seed counters and seed pack


• Responsible for all day-to-day operations of the testing program and the general operations of a multi-location testing programs. Support in effective administration of testing responsibility, including temporary/contract employee hiring, development, training and retention; budget management; and care of assets.kaging


• Overnight travel during the planting and harvest season is possible, wherever needed. Several 2-3 days of travel for training and other meetings are likely during the year.


• Implementation and ensuring compliance of company/functional polices on Environment, Safety and Health, Quality Management Systems and stewardship across testing locations.

Qualifications

• MS in Agriculture or related field of study with 5+ years of significant people and project management experience in an agricultural-related research position


• Relevant field experience in trailing of Corn and Rice crops.


• Innovative and Digital acumen for advancing Precision Breeding imperatives


• Advanced computer skills and excellent knowledge of software related to data acquisition and analysis.

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