Crop Protection R&D & Technology Leader

Croda Singapore; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance (short- and long-

Job summary

Croda is recruiting a Research & Technology Manager-Crop Protection in New Castle, DE to lead a team of scientists and translate scientific discovery into sustainable, market-ready crop protection solutions. You will align R&D with commercial and sustainability goals and influence across a global organization.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a passion for innovation, with responsibility for managing budgets, programs, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within R&D or technology management, ideally in agriculture specialty chemicals, crop protection, and life sciences.
• Proven ability to lead complex innovation programs from concept through commercialization.
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of how to connect science, sustainability, and business outcomes.
• Passion for innovation with a collaborative mindset and ability to influence across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of scientists and technical experts, fostering a culture aligned with Croda’s values of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the agriculture sector.
• Define and execute agriculture R&D strategies that support our Smart Science vision and align with commercial and sustainability goals.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of crop protection research programs, ensuring delivery of innovative, market-relevant, and sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, marketing, and global life science teams to translate customer and market insights into differentiated technologies.
• Manage resources, budgets, and project pipelines to deliver maximum value and impact.
• Champion continuous improvement, driving new ways of working that accelerate innovation and strengthen Croda’s technical leadership in the agriculture marketplace.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Advanced degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Croda is recruiting a Research & Technology Manager-Crop Protection in New Castle, DE to lead a team of scientists and translate scientific discovery into sustainable, market-ready crop protection solutions. You will align R&D with commercial and sustainability goals and influence across a global organization.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a passion for innovation, with responsibility for managing budgets, programs, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen