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Crop System and Knowledge Transfer Agronomist

Bayer Zambia

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Employer and vacancy source: Bayer

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  • EmployerBayer
  • LocationZambia
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Application methodExternal application link
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Job facts

Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Bayer
Location
Zambia
Posted
October 7, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
Application method
External application link
  • Full Time
  • Zambia

Website Bayer

Job description

At 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.

Crop System and Knowledge Transfer Agronomist

Main Purpose:

  • The Crop System Agronomist will utilize their expertise in applied field research and agronomic sciences to provide technical support to a selected geography and Crop.
  • This includes execution of the field-testing program which utilizes Research and Development protocols to support key business drivers for all facets of the region – including Seed, Trait, Biologicals, Crop Protection, and digital tools.
  • Local field research identifies customer value of new technology and identifies solutions for current technical needs with commercial portfolio.
  • The Crop System Agronomists are responsible for knowledge transfer, demonstration and education of the product and system recommendations to the customer Agronomist and sales team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • This role will be based in Zambia and is remote
  • Responsible for the execution and localization of the MD testing program and trials under farmer conditions in order to validate the technologies and solutions
  • Responsible for the Implementation of field protocols including treatments, site assignments and data collection.
  • Support the development and validation of field protocols.
  • Responsible for the implementation of protocols including treatments, site assignments and data collected.
  • Create customer pull by developing, positioning and/or testing new hybrids, CP programs, traits and/or systems.
  • Responsible for building confidence and competence in our internal Customer Agronomist by training on our portfolio, products and agronomic information.
  • Act as Technical Lead for New Commercial offerings in Seed, Trait, Biologicals and Crop Protection for local geography.
  • Drive the safety agenda.
  • Responsible for the implementation stewardship and adhere to company polices ensuring all conditions of buffers, isolation zones, seed logs, harvest disposition
  • Responsible for the value proposition development of customized agronomic solutions for the key crops in area of responsibility to support sales and business growth targets.
  • Integrates and incorporates new products into agronomic systems and make recommendations on adjustments to cropping systems
  • Build profile as technical expert in territory
  • Assistance in product performance issues.
  • Writing of relevant articles and information brochures .
  • Build and maintain relationship with researchers from academic and research institutions.
  • Responsible for developing a development strategy for the area of responsibility

Key Working Relations:

  • GTM Enablement Team
  • Distribution, Retail, Key Account Management Teams
  • Customer Agronomist
  • Field Marketing
  • Breeding & Field solutions
  • Seed Growth Team
  • Stewardship Liaison
  • Partnership Team
  • Crop System Agronomist and Knowledge Management Africa
  • Students & contractors
  • Academics
  • Consultants
  • Channel partners
  • Retail / distributor managers
  • Growers
  • 3rd Party Extensionist and agronomist

Qualifications & Competencies:

  • MSc degree in Ag/Life Sciences or related discipline or BSc Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in agricultural research.
  • Organizes and execute a high-quality assigned field research trial program
  • Has relationships with and is recognized as a subject expert by internal and external stakeholders, i.e. academics, community organizations, licensees, R&D, sales/marketing, media.
  • Good working knowledge of Crop Protection Industry and Seed Business
  • Excellent relationship and team skills
  • Understanding of implications of actions on the achievement of BCS short term and long-term objectives.
  • Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skill set
  • Excellent organization and time management
  • Proactive partner with sales to exceed business targets
  • Intermediate level of English speaking.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we want to ensure persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at nicole.gien.ext@bayer.com

Location:

Zambia : Zambia : Zambia

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

887888

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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