Senior Agronomy Lead, Field Trials & Demonstrations

Idaho Forest Group; Athol (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group seeks a Senior Agronomist to design and manage the execution of the Agricultural Demonstration of Commercial Readiness Trial Program. You will convert successful trials into field-scale demonstrations across crops, regions, and systems, coordinating with leaders and Trial Managers while ensuring trial integrity and actionable commercial insights.

The role requires leading strategy, portfolio design, site selection, protocol development, field execution oversight, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in agronomy or related discipline.
• 15+ years of professional experience in production agriculture, agronomy, crop consulting, agricultural research, product development, extension, or related field, including hands-on field trial experience.
• Ability to design, organize, or manage field plots, on-farm trials, and multi-site demonstrations—from site readiness through harvest.
• Adeptness with planning tools and operating disciplines to manage schedules, dependencies, risks, budgets, records, and deliverables.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills for growers, trial managers, partners, and executives.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support field activities and demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the annual Agricultural Demonstration of Commercial Readiness Trial Program.
• Coordinate with internal leaders, direct Trial Managers, and ensure trial integrity.
• Translate field evidence into practical commercial learning and decision support.
• Develop and maintain master plans, budgets, and readiness timelines for sites and regions.
• Lead site and partner selection, protocol development, and field execution oversight.
• Prepare concise readouts for technical, commercial, executive, grower, and partner audiences.

Skills

Program leadership

Communication

Data literacy

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in agronomy or related discipline

Tools

Trial management software

Job description

Idaho Forest Group seeks a Senior Agronomist to design and manage the execution of the Agricultural Demonstration of Commercial Readiness Trial Program. You will convert successful trials into field-scale demonstrations across crops, regions, and systems, coordinating with leaders and Trial Managers while ensuring trial integrity and actionable commercial insights.

The role requires leading strategy, portfolio design, site selection, protocol development, field execution oversight, and