Job Description

At Bayer we\'re visionaries, driven to solve the world\'s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none\' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We\'re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining \'impossible\'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you\'re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there\'s only one choice.

Market Development Representative (Regina, SK)

The Market Development Representative (MDR) utilizes their expertise in applied field research and agronomic sciences to provide technical leadership to a select geography. This includes execution of the field-testing program which utilizes Research and Development protocols to support key business drivers for all facets of the Canadian Commercial Operations - including Seed, Trait, Biologicals, Crop Protection, and Climate digital tools. Local field research identifies customer value of new technology and identifies solutions for current technical needs with commercial portfolio. The MDR is also responsible for knowledge transfer, demonstration and education of the product and system recommendations to the Market Development Agronomist.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position, based out of Regina, SK.

What you will do:

• Execute Market Development field research program

• Identifying / selection of suitable trial locations, cooperators, lease agreements
• Implementation of the field program including all operations - seeding, spraying, swathing and harvest
• Utilize small replicated plots or field scale testing as required
• Manage data using internal database systems and prepare summaries as required to meet business needs and packages to support registrations as required
• Identify business need for technical information - Seed, Trait, Biologicals, Crop Protection, Agronomic Systems - for the local geography that assists in driving commercial business
• Develop and validate field protocols including treatments, site assignments and data to be collected along with ensuring all materials (seed/chemistry) are supplied to field investigator.
• Act as Technical Lead for New Commercial offerings in Seed, Trait, Biologicals and Crop Protection for local geography

• Provide technical information on new seed, trait and Crop Protection products to Agronomy team, Key Academics, extension personnel and Licensees
• Address key technical issues (i.e. weed resistance management) and support communication to stakeholders (i.e. Agronomy, academics) and identify opportunities for research collaborations
• Complete safety and driving training as required

• Lead safety initiatives at Market Development (MD) sites and locations
• Report injuries and accidents as required
• Coordinate and participate in required safety meetings
• Recruit, hire and manage summer assistants
• Operate in full compliance with regulated/stewardship field trials

• ensuring all conditions of buffers, isolation zones, seed logs, harvest disposition reports and other necessary requirements
• post-harvest monitoring of field-testing sites

Who you are:

• Minimum of a B.Sc. and related experience in Ag research
• Understanding of crop production in assigned geography which includes canola, pulses and cereals (corn and soybean knowledge are assets)
• Ability to organize and execute assigned field research trial programs
• Experience supporting or leading the development of agronomic research protocols
• Experience collecting data using software and hardware tools
• Experience coordinating farm activities including; HSE (Health Safety Environment), compliance and directing contract staff
• Excellent relationship and team skills
• Possess a Valid Driver\'s License in good standing

This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.

What we offer:

• This position provides the use of a company vehicle
• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees\' differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer\'s values and purpose.

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All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

Application Deadline: Jan 1, 2024

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Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location:

Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

798582

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