\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tAt 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.\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tCrop Manager \r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tPosition Overview:\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tYou will play a crucial role in planning and managing crop production activities both in fields and greenhouses. This position involves ensuring efficient processing of materials and collaborating with experts across functions to enhance operations, controls, lighting, watering, cover crops, and more. You will work closely with program owners to understand desired outcomes, both short and long-term, and influence critical site discussions around task prioritization. Additionally, you will share learnings with new team members, influencing their development. You are accountable for crop rotation, soil fertility, pesticide management, tillage, irrigation, and field scouting. During peak times, you will assist with planting, harvesting, and data collection, while supervising part-time labor teams in executing duties and recognizing team/individual accomplishments. You will collaborate across functions at the site to plan and allocate experiments and seed production blocks across crops to deliver the product pipeline. Your role includes assisting with planning, planting, pest control, irrigation, and devitalization of plant material in greenhouses, participating in irrigation and environmental control modernization planning for greenhouses on-site, and being accountable for farm equipment maintenance and acquisition. You will contribute to site-wide sustainability efforts within and outside the local community, implementing innovative technology solutions to increase efficiency and improve breeding processes. As a safety program owner, you will follow Bayer safety protocols and manage field safety and WPS programs. Driving a company vehicle is part of your duties, which may include driving over 5,000 business miles annually.\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPlans, monitors, and manages internal research and development projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLeads project planning activities, including resource allocation, staffing, and supply management, while overseeing subcontract management and progress reporting.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEnsures that project outcomes meet technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMonitors project performance and recommends necessary schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions to optimize efficiency.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCollaborates with cross- functional teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle, ultimately driving successful R&D initiatives.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPlan and manage crop production activities in fields and greenhouses;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCollaborate with experts to improve operations, controls, lighting, watering, cover crops, etc.;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInfluence site discussions on task prioritization;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tShare learnings with new team members and influence their development;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tAccountable for crop rotation, soil fertility, pesticide management, tillage, irrigation, and field scouting;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tAssist with planting, harvesting, and data collection during peak times;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tSupervise part-time labor teams and recognize accomplishments;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tWork across functions to plan and allocate experiments and seed production blocks;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tAssist with planning, planting, pest control, irrigation, and devitalization of plant material in greenhouses;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tParticipate in irrigation and environmental control modernization planning for greenhouses;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tAccountable for farm equipment maintenance and acquisition;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tContribute to site-wide sustainability efforts and implement innovative technology solutions;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tFollow Bayer safety protocols and manage field safety and WPS programs;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tDrive a company vehicle, potentially exceeding 5,000 business miles annually.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tWHO YOU ARE:\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tRequired Qualifications:\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\tB.S. degree in agriculture or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development, or R&D roles, or A.S. (10 years), M.S. (4 Years), or Ph.D. (2 years) in Agriculture or related discipline;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tExpert knowledge of crop production in assigned geography, including corn, canola, soybean, cotton, cereals, vegetables, and specialty crops;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tObtain and maintain pesticide applicator certification in state(s) within the territory;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tAbility to lift up to 60 lbs;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tAbility to work extended hours during peak operational seasons.\r\n\t\r\n\t\tValid Drivers License. In order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening;\r\n\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tPreferred Qualifications:\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\tKnowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and vegetable production practices, leveraging knowledge in a research environment;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tDemonstrated experience in a collaborative team-based environment;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tExperience with standard MS Office computer and software systems for scientific data analysis, with the ability to quickly learn new software programs and tools;\r\n\t\r\n\t\tHistory of implementing continuous improvements and new innovations through project teams.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tEmployees can expect to be paid a salary between $95,590.42 - $143,385.64. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant s location, market data/ranges, an applicant s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\n\tThis posting will be available for application until at least September 7,2025.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tYOUR APPLICATION\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tBayer 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 Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. 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