Principal Biologist Herbicides


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Job Title: Principal Biologist Herbicides
Location: CABA, Argentina

Company: Corteva
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Career Type: Researcher/Research & Development
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:

We are seeking for a motivated professional to join our IFS Team in Argentina!

RESUME AND MAIN CHALLENGES OF THE ROLE:

This position will represent IFS on Local Product Concept Teams (LPCTs) and applies in-depth local technical and regulatory knowledge to develop, customize, and execute field plans and protocols. Ensures alignment with zonal and global strategies by partnering with the Regional Field Biology Leader (RFBL).

Accountable for the design, interpretation, presentation, documentation, and archiving of research to address key biological questions. Serves as the interface between the Local Product Concept Team and the IFS organization, ensuring comprehensive answers to biological questions and effective transfer of technical information.

Supports the development of biology documents for regulatory submissions, including the creation of regulatory BioDossiers at the country or zonal level. Proactively identifies and communicates local competitor activities.

This role will have Key Interactions with:

  • Field Scientists, Regional and Global Biology Leaders.

  • Program Management Signature Process cross-functional teams (including Stewardship).

  • Local Product Concept Teams (Marketing, Commercial and Regulatory).

  • Global Biology Leaders with technology characterization responsibilities.

  • Biological Characterization Scientists.

  • IFS Regional Leaders.

  • IFS Commercial Unit Leaders.

  •  IFS Statisticians.

  • Zonal Biology Leaders (ZBLs).

  • Strong networking and cross-functional teamwork are essential in this role.

Core Skills:

  • Advanced applied scientific skills and weed management in key crops.

  •  Proven experience in herbicide development and in-depth knowledge of the herbicide market in Argentina, primarily for major row crops such as soybean, corn, and winter cereals.

  • Customer focus, creativity, innovation, and leadership.

  •  Strong technical knowledge and experience leading projects & leading by influence.

  • In-depth understanding of local competitor product offerings, current and emerging markets, and regulatory requirements.

  • Proficient in using statistical and data analysis tools.

  • Capacity to understand trial data and communicate them in an effective way.

  • Capacity to work with others. Team player.

To Grow What Matters ,You Will Need:

  • Degree in Agronomy.

  • Master's or PhD degree is highly desirable.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).

  • Availability to travel as required by the position.

  • Preferred geographic location: northern Buenos Aires province, central-southern Entre Ríos or Santa Fe, Córdoba.

Benefits:

  • Osde 310

  • Gym refund

  • Connectivity refund

  • Car Tool

  • Target Bonus

To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Job Post Date: 08/08/25
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Career Type: Researcher/Research & Development
Country: Argentina

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