Research Center Leader

Corteva Agriscience

. Lead the vision, strategy, operations, and performance of a multi-crop, multi-functional agricultural research center .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading agricultural research initiatives, including field research trial design, execution, and data analysis. Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams while ensuring operational excellence and compliance in a multi-functional research environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD Or MS In AgronomyField Research Program LeadershipOperational Budget ManagementData Integrity And Quality AssuranceTeam Development And Coaching

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Hard Skills

Field Research DesignData Collection And InterpretationExperimental DesignAgronomic OperationsPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder EngagementRelationship BuildingCoaching And Talent Development

Tools & Technologies

Research EquipmentAgricultural Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Agricultural ResearchComplianceOperational ExcellenceSafetyStewardship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the vision, strategy, operations, and performance of a multi-crop, multi-functional agricultural research center
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering safety, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability
Partner with scientific, technical, operational, and business stakeholders to advance innovation and research excellence
Serve as the primary leader and integrator across site activities, aligning expectations, priorities, and resources
Create experiences for customers, industry partners, universities, community members, and visitors through field tours, demonstrations, events, and educational engagements
Oversee facilities, equipment, land, infrastructure, budgets, and long-term capability planning
Champion safety, stewardship, compliance, quality, and operational excellence
Lead and execute field research trials, including planning, implementation, assessment, data collection, interpretation, and reporting
Provide site leadership and hands-on research project execution during the center's startup and growth phase
Establish people, processes, infrastructure, and culture for long-term success

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MS in Agronomy, Weed Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Nematology, Crop Science, Plant Biology, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline with significant relevant leadership experience; or a BS degree with extensive directly related experience
Experience leading an agricultural research site or facility, field research program, or similarly complex operation
Demonstrated experience leading and developing people, including coaching, talent development, and performance management
Experience managing operational budgets, facilities, equipment, infrastructure, and resources
Strong knowledge of field research, experimental design, agronomic operations, scientific quality, and data integrity
Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, assess, interpret, and communicate field research trials
Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills
Valid driver's license and ability to work safely in an agricultural research environment
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year
Paid holidays
Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave for mother and father
Competitive retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement program