Product Development Scientist II

Bayer Group; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is recruiting a Product Development Scientist II to support North America seed and trait development, field trials, and product evaluation. You will design experiments, apply quantitative genetics, and collaborate with diverse teams to drive product readiness and commercialization.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement across development programs with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with 5+ years of product development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead seed and trait product development activities to advance products aligned with customer needs and commercial strategy.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments, field trials, and product evaluation studies to support product advancement and pipeline decisions.
• Apply breeding, genetics, statistics, and data analysis to improve product performance and decision-making across the pipeline.
• Collaborate across breeding, field testing, data science, operations, and commercial teams to deliver milestones and commercialization readiness.
• Use digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve breeding efficiency and ROI.
• Translate technical results into clear product insights for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Support product placement, launch planning, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement across programs.
• Promote a safe, compliant, and collaborative environment while delivering results.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in plant breeding, animal breeding, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, data science, or related discipline; MS with 5+ years of product development experience acceptable

Job description

- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a match## Job Description**At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where \"Health for all, Hunger for none\" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.****Product Development Scientist II****Product Development Scientist II**As a Product Development Scientist II, you will join cross-functional teams spanning seed and trait product development, plant breeding, genetics, field trials, data analysis, and commercial collaboration to advance high-performing products for North America. This role offers you the opportunity to contribute across the product pipeline - from experimental design and product evaluation to product placement, launch readiness, and commercialization - while helping farmers succeed and supporting a more resilient food system. At Bayer, our mission is Health for all, Hunger for none, and the Crop Science division is helping shape the future of agriculture through innovation, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making.**This role may be based at one of several Bayer locations, Glyndon, MN; Harrisburg, SD; Mason, MI; Whitestown, IN; West Lafayette, IN; Waco, NE; Gothenburg, NE; Filer, ID; Lubbock, TX; Maize, KS; Greenville, OH.****YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**- Lead seed and trait product development activities to advance high-performing products aligned with customer needs, market opportunities, and commercial strategy;- Design, execute, and interpret experiments, field trials, and product evaluation studies to support product advancement, placement, and pipeline decisions;- Apply plant breeding, genetics, statistics, and data analysis to improve product performance, selection accuracy, and decision-making across the product pipeline;- Collaborate across breeding, field testing, data science, operations, and commercial teams to deliver product development milestones and commercialization readiness;- Use digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve breeding efficiency, pipeline performance, and return on investment;- Translate technical results into clear product insights and recommendations for internal stakeholders, growers, and customer-facing teams;- Support product placement, launch planning, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement across seed and trait development programs;- Promote a safe, compliant, and collaborative environment while delivering results in agricultural research and product development.**WHO YOU ARE**Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:**Required Qualifications:**- PhD in plant breeding, animal breeding, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, data science, or a related scientific discipline; or an MS with 5+ years of relevant product development experience;- Valid driver's license;- Ability to travel seasonally for meetings, field sites, and nursery locations.**Preferred Qualifications:**- Experience in seed and trait product development, plant breeding, genetics, agricultural research, or applied data science;- Strong background in experimental design, field trials, data analysis, and interpretation of product performance results;- Demonstrated success working across cross-functional, cross-cultural teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority;- Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific insights into clear business and customer recommendations;- Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and deliver results in a dynamic agricultural product development environment.**Compensation and Benefits**Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $97,100 - $145,700 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.This posting will be available for application until at least November 12, 2026.| | || - | - | - | - | - || | | | | || **YOUR APPLICATION** | | | | || | | | | || | || - | - | - | - | - || Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. | | | | || Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. | | | | || | | | | || Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. | | | | || | | | | || | | | | || | | | | || **Location:** | United States: Minnesota: Glyndon || United States: Idaho: Filer || United States: Indiana: West Lafayette || United States: Indiana: Whitestown || United States: Kansas: Wichita || United States: Michigan: Mason || United States: Nebraska: Gothenburg || United States: Nebraska: Waco || United States: Ohio: Greenville || United States: South Dakota: Harrisburg || United States: Texas: Lubbock | | | || **Division:** | Crop Science | | | || **Reference Code:** | 895916 | | || | || - | - | - || | | || | | || **Contact Us** | | || | | | | || **Email:** | hrop\\[e-mail] | |Get MatchedUpload your resume and see jobs that match your skills and experience### How to use Bayer's job searchFind the job matching your skills, experience, and interests within seconds. 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