Technical Agronomist III

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Technical Agronomist III to lead agronomic activities in Southeast Nebraska, supporting Bayer’s crop science portfolio. The role focuses on driving sales growth through expert crop management guidance, field trial execution, and stakeholder engagement.

The candidate will plan and conduct field trials, train stakeholders, and develop an Agronomy Business Plan aligned with sales targets while maintaining strong collaboration with farmers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in agronomy or related field is required.
• 6+ years of agronomy or R&D experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of seed, trait, and crop protection.
• Proficiency in field trial management and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel ~60%.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting field trials, collaborating with farmers, seed dealers, and internal teams to optimize product positioning, delivering technical training, and developing an Agronomy Business Plan aligned with sales targets.

Skills

Field trial management

Data analysis

Technical training

Crop protection knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in agronomy or related field

Job description

Role: Technical Agronomist III responsible for leading agronomic activities within Southeast Nebraska, supporting Bayer’s crop science portfolio.

Objectives include driving sales growth through expert crop management guidance, field trial execution, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting field trials, collaborating with farmers, seed dealers, and internal teams to optimize product positioning, delivering technical training, and developing an Agronomy Business Plan aligned with sales targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in agronomy or related field
• 6+ years of agronomy or R&D experience
• Strong technical knowledge of seed, trait, and crop protection
• Proficiency in field trial management and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel ~60%

Preferred

• Advanced degrees (MS/PhD) and experience in managing product portfolios, stakeholder relationship-building, and digital agronomy tools.

HighValue

• crop science (seed, trait, crop protection), field trials, local product stewardship, digital platforms, customer engagement, and territory management.

WorkSetup

Residence-based in Nebraska with significant travel.