Product Development Scientist

Product Development Scientist - AgricultureThe Product Development Scientist role at AMVAC is a field-based position responsible for development and commercialization of new technologies as well as supporting the performance of existing products. The Product Development Team is comprised of advanced degreed life-science and agronomic professionals responsible for designing studies to bring new products to the marketplace in a broad range of crop segments supporting the North American Crop Business. AMVAC's Product Development Scientists interact with numerous AMVAC teams in Sales, Marketing, Chemistry, Regulatory and Business Development and provide a unique connection to researchers at academic institutions as well as contract research organizations focused on building AMVAC's R&D product performance and value.AMVAC, an American Vanguard company, successfully serves the results?driven global market through development, manufacturing and marketing of products for agricultural, horticultural, crop and non-crop sectors as well as for professional and homeowner use.Job Responsibilities:Plan and execute national field research program to grow AMVAC's annual product development objectives in the Southeastern region including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, FloridaWork closely with the Commercial Teams to support the current product line as well as identify new opportunitiesCreate strong relationships with key influencers in the region to understand and enhance commercial opportunities affecting speed to marketWork with Department peers to implement national R&D programFollow and report on competitive activities within the region and product segmentsIdentify strategic opportunities to capture new technologyActively participate in key regional and national technical and industry organizations and conferencesAdd value to cross functional teams tasked with finding new opportunitiesAssist regional Commercial Teams in the implementation of product demonstrationsProvide technical training on existing and new products to the regional sales teams, key customers, and others as neededTrack regional Product Development operational expensesSupport the Regulatory Affairs Department on issues which may arise during the evaluation of new products or routine questions on registered products, especially in the regionManage a portfolio of products while working with a cross functional team in regulatory, chemistry, commercial and marketingSkills & Qualifications:Ph.D. in a biological sciences or agricultural related field – experience with multiple disciplines is a plus5+ years' experience in research and development supporting commercial crop protectionKnowledge in multiple crop protection disciplines and different cropping systems within a regionBasic concepts of product development, development planning, and product supportExcellent Interpersonal oral and written communication skillsIntuitive thinking, research planning, project deliveryStatistical design, as well as analysis and interpretation of resultsCompetency in ARM and ability to learn new data systemsLeadership, motivation and self-discipline to work from a home officeAbility to work in teams while working remotelyOrganizational skills to successfully manage a large, diverse territoryIntermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and TEAMS)Willingness and ability to travel between 30% to 40% of the timePhysical location should be within the research region and proximity to an airport.Ability to pass post-offer background checkEnthusiasm and commitment to excellenceAmerican Vanguard Offers:At American Vanguard, our robust benefits are an important part of our compensation.Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision plans with low, out-of-pocket premiumsHealth Savings (HSA) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchingEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with employee discountLife and disability insurance; Employee assistance program (EAP)Remote position; Company vehicle providedMust reside in the Territory North / South Carolina; Georgia; Virginia; FloridaAMVAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing.