Research & Development Head (Davao)

Advanced Outsourcing and Business Services Inc.; Davao City; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Outsourcing and Business Services Inc. in Davao City is seeking a seasoned Research & Development Head to lead agricultural research, innovation, and technology development initiatives.

You will oversee R&D strategy, field trials, crop productivity enhancements, and partnerships with universities and government agencies, ensuring practical, commercially viable solutions. Willing to base in Davao City; Mindanao focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree is an advantage.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in agricultural R&D, agronomy, or plantation agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's R&D strategy and research roadmap.
• Lead research programs covering crop improvement, soil health and plant nutrition, pest and disease management, irrigation, and sustainable agriculture.
• Oversee field trials, technology evaluation, validation studies, and implementation.
• Identify and develop agricultural products, technologies, and practices that improve farm productivity.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary research, agronomy, and technical teams.
• Build partnerships with universities, research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Manage R&D budgets, resources, regulatory requirements, and research priorities.

Skills

R&D leadership

Field trials

Team leadership

Stratng guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/related field

Advanced degree is an advantage

Job description

Research & Development Head

Location: Davao City
An established organization in the agribusiness and plantation industry is looking for an experienced R&D Head to lead its agricultural research, innovation, and technology development initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organization's R&D strategy and research roadmap.

• Lead research programs covering crop improvement, soil health and plant nutrition, pest and disease management, irrigation, and sustainable agriculture.

• Oversee field trials, technology evaluation, validation studies, and implementation.

• Identify and develop agricultural products, technologies, and practices that improve farm productivity.

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary research, agronomy, and technical teams.

• Build partnerships with universities, research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners.

• Manage R&D budgets, resources, regulatory requirements, and research priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is an advantage.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in agricultural R&D, agronomy, crop science, plantation agriculture, or related fields.

• Proven experience in R&D/research program leadership and field trials.

• Strong technical exposure to crop productivity, soil & plant nutrition, crop improvement, or pest & disease management.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical/research teams.

• Strong ability to translate research into practical and commercially viable agricultural solutions.

• Experience in large-scale plantation or commercial agriculture, particularly in Mindanao, is highly preferred.

• Willing to be based in Davao City.