Senior Agronomy Lead - Field Demo Programs

Idaho Forest Group; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BRINCK Ag seeks a Senior Agronomist to design and manage its Agricultural Demonstration of Commercial Readiness Trial Program, turning successful trials into practical, field-ready demonstrations across diverse crops and regions.

You will coordinate with internal leaders and third-party Trial Managers, protect trial integrity, and translate field evidence into clear commercial guidance for growers, partners, and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in agronomy, crop science, plant pathology, horticulture, soil science, plant science, or closely related agricultural discipline.
• 15+ years of professional experience in production agriculture, agronomy, crop consulting, agricultural research, product development, Extension, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to design, organize, or manage field plots, on-farm trials, commercial demonstrations, or comparable multi-site programs.
• Adeptness with planning tools and operating disciplines to manage schedules, dependencies, risks, budgets, records, and deliverables.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to translate technical agronomy and data into practical direction.
• Ability to lead through influence, guide external partners, and resolve field issues without losing scientific discipline.
• Sound agronomic judgment and data literacy; distinguish commercial evidence from research proof.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage field demonstration trials across crops, production systems, regions, and sites.
• Coordinate with internal leaders and third-party Trial Managers; protect trial integrity.
• Translate approved claims and label directions into practical field protocols and measurement plans.
• Develop annual operating plan, stage gates, site pipeline, budgets, and readiness sequencing.
• Lead site and partner selection; recruit growers and facilities; ensure distinct evidence needs.
• Oversee field execution, data capture, and deviations; implement corrective actions.
• Analyze results and prepare concise readouts for technical, commercial, executive, grower, and partner audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align trial use, logistics, and market activation.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-season reviews and template/tool enhancements.

Skills

Agronomic leadership

Data literacy

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in agronomy or related

Job description

BRINCK Ag seeks a Senior Agronomist to design and manage its Agricultural Demonstration of Commercial Readiness Trial Program, turning successful trials into practical, field-ready demonstrations across diverse crops and regions.

You will coordinate with internal leaders and third-party Trial Managers, protect trial integrity, and translate field evidence into clear commercial guidance for growers, partners, and executives.