R&D Field Coordinator Brazil & LATAM
Remote | Brazil
- Organization: CAC
- Location: Remote | Brazil
- Grade: Senior level - Roster - Senior level
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Occupational Groups:
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Closing Date: 2025-11-22
Mission of the Role:
As a R&D Field Coordinator, this position will be responsible for field trials and demo plots of CAC products and pipeline of crop protection which includes protocols design, install/evaluate field trials, and developing products aligned to portfolio, country strategies and to achieve launch goals and timelines.
At the same time, will be responsible for collaborating with technical consultants, 3rd party CRO, farmers and set contracts aligned with CAC policy. Work closely with the internal stakeholders and provide technical trainings to the team & CAC customers.
Key Accountabilities:
o Arrange or implement field trials and demo plots according to CAC global R&D plans to be launched in Brazil and LATAM SSC, including but not limited to sample management, trial site selection, plot design, application, investigation, data analysis and trial report.
o Development of products and market opportunities through marketing actions like lectures, brochures, support on field demo-plots establishments and field days.
o Support sales team in New product launches.
o Training of the internal sales force team, distribution/coops and local consultants; to support the sales of existing & new products.
o Relationship with official researchers, consultants and key ambassadors, aligned with protocols discussions according to the region profile/potential and assure the ideal positioning for product portfolio;
o Consolidate and interpret data provided through field trials and demo-plots established
o Analyze the market dynamics and competitor movements & actions.
o Suggest, define and prioritize the key market opportunities to be incorporated into regional marketing plan;
o Support marketing team to identify and prospect new business opportunities, leverage product launches and work as market developer to generate demand;
o Product complaints attendance
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
o At least 5 years of field trials experience in the agrochemical industry
o Proficient use of computer programs to include Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and data analysis
o Familiar with the agricultural and chemical industry market and product knowledge, understand customer needs and competitor situations.
o Has good analytical and visionary approach on new ideas based on key market trends
o Fluent English speaking and written expression skills, with priority given to those with other local language abilities.
o Have the ability and experience to carry out R&D trials and demo plots in Brazil, and to achieve sales goals and product launches effectively.
Soft Skills:
o Driven by objectives and curiosity
o Proactivity working attitude;
o Problem solving attitude;
o Team-work oriented
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.