(Global Petrochemical) Senior Product Development Agronomy Scientist - MatchaTalent

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

Founded in the late 1970s in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich region, this multinational corporation has solidified its position as a global leader in the petrochemical sector. With a diverse product portfolio ranging from chemicals and intermediates to polymers, agri-nutrients, and metals, the company has expanded its operations across 50 countries. Prioritizing innovation and sustainability, it boasts state-of-the-art research centers and a staunch commitment to environmental responsibility. As a testament to its excellence and influence, the firm actively fosters strategic global partnerships, continuously setting benchmarks in quality and industry standards.

Job Summary

Purpose of MDTS (Market Development Technical Support) is to succesfully deploy new products to the market. MDTS agronomist shares this purpose with four clear objectives to fulfull the purpose. 1) Conduct agronomic and other trials to provide evidence of VP to support and develop marketing materials for product launch 2) Drive and support business in premarketing and sales to customers of new products 3) contribute to the product development process in accolade and provide product development agronomy and market development support 4) Build the capabilities of MDTS, shared agronomy platform, customer needs identification, innovation pipeline and standard process to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and manage the MDTS agronomy database (ARM system).
• Support MDTS regional agronomist and regional sales with internal VP training and customer presentations.
• Design, implement, and report on field trials for value proposition determination and evidence.
• Participate in the accolade process for Technical Review, Economic review, Research Plan, and Resource.

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Soil Science, or Agronomy.
• 5-10 years of experience practicing agronomy with extensive exposure to product development processes.
• Advanced working knowledge in soil fertility, crop nutrition, and soil nutrient management.
• Proven expertise in a scientific discipline, preferably in soil science or chemistry, demonstrated through a doctoral degree and/or publication of relevant scientific papers.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and using appropriate methods and software.
• Excellent laboratory experience, including development and adaptation of chemical analysis methods.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to continuously improve and learn new knowledge and skills.
• Willingness to engage in fieldwork.
• High capability to learn and develop other employees.
• Organize and carry out fertilizer research experiments with objectives including:
  1. Development of new fertilizer grades.
  2. Development of new methods for This Company fertilizer application.
  3. Improvement of This Company fertilizer products.
  4. Development of fertilizer programs.
• Competencies in agronomy, including trial/experiment design, execution, analysis, reporting, training, and marketing.
• Collaboration in ongoing research projects focusing on integrated soil-plant management, soil fertility and nutrient supply, fertilizers and fertilization efficiency, sustainability, and environmental issues.
• Work closely with T&I researchers to develop new fertilizer products.
• Ability to collaborate closely with individuals from the fertilizer business to expand the product portfolio.