Field Development Manager, Northeast

Certis Biologicals; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Performance-based annual bonus

Job summary

Certis Biologicals is seeking a Field Development Manager to lead field trial programs, develop performance data across crops, and support product development in the Northeast USA. You will work with academic partners, private contractors, and customers to drive trials and reporting.

The role requires a graduate degree in crop protection-related fields, 2+ years in product development or applied research, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Nematology, IPM or related crop protection field.
• Minimum 2 years in commercial product development, applied research/extension, or technical sales/marketing in crop protection.
• Demonstrated field research skills, experimental design, and statistical analysis; familiarity with ARM/SAS is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the territory (may exceed 50%). Occasional travel outside the territory may be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage field trial programs to develop performance data across crops and act through partners and customers.
• Provide product knowledge training and technical support to regional field sales and demonstrate trials.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory, and Marketing for launches and market expansion.
• Represent the company at conferences, commodity group events, and scientific meetings.

Skills

Field research

Data analysis

Presentations

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Graduate degree in Plant Pathology/Entomology/Nematology/IPM

Tools

ARM

SAS

Job description

FIELD DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Certis Biologicals, a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of biopesticides, is seeking a motivated and articulate professional to conduct field research, product development, and technical support activities in Northeast USA (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine).

Major Responsibilities

• Manage a field trial program to develop performance data for multiple active ingredients on a wide variety of crops. This program is conducted primarily through cooperating academic research/extension institutions, private contractors, and collaboration with key customers and commodity groups. Participate in reporting, planning, and budgeting processes to coordinate project activities with other Field Development territories.
• Product knowledge training and technical support of the regional field sales team, including oversight of grower demonstration trials, interfacing with key market influencers, presentations to customers, and participation in trade shows, distributor/grower meetings, and field tours.
• Collaboration with Product Development, Regulatory, and Marketing teams, providing analysis and technical input to support new product launches and market expansion of existing products.
• Represent the company through participation in professional conferences, commodity group events, and scientific meetings.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Nematology, Integrated Pest Management, or other discipline with a focus on crop protection.
• At least 2 years practical experience in commercial product development, applied research/extension, or technical sales and marketing related to crop protection.
• Demonstrated field research skills in experimental design, statistical analysis, application technology, crop production practices, etc. Familiarity with ARM, SAS, or other statistical software would be beneficial.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory (may exceed 50% of time depending on season and location). Occasional travel outside the territory may be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced market environment.

The ideal candidate will have leadership, adaptability, and organizational skills with potential for future advancement into positions of greater responsibility for the company’s long-term strategic growth.

Location is flexible but should be suitable for efficient travel within the assigned territory (near a national or good regional airport, with reasonable access to major highways). Company vehicle, computer, and other necessary business tools are provided. Certis also provides health benefits, a
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, and a performance-based annual bonus opportunity in addition to base salary.

Certis USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.