Testing Research Associate

MAIN PURPOSE
The Testing Research Associate is responsible for generating data on the new vegetable products to enable accurate and timely decisions in the advancement through the pre-commercial breeding pipeline. This position is supporting all day-to-day operations of the testing programs ​
Key deliverables include: (i) enable decisions that drive pipeline advancement and placement; (ii) deliver our integrated product system commercial portfolios to address market needs with the highest data quality
YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Executes overall field operations and testing in the country of PCM1, PCM2 and PCM3 varieties; ensures resources are properly allocated to deliver pipeline needs. Understands key business and financial parameters and their impact​
* Facilitate resources including searching for/ maintaining external testing facilities, grower contracts, equipment, seed (preparations), overall planning, and supportive personnel for effective and efficient functioning of vegetable testing programs ​
* Ensures high level quality data collection in a timely manner with the appropriate digital tools and entry into enterprise systems.​
* Collaborate with Breeding, Market Development and sales of the specific country/ market segment, to ensure the desired output is generated and shared periodically with stakeholders.
* Partner with peers to build an efficient workflow within Testing.
* Maintain grower relationships, having a customer focus, and ensure that all external parties are aligned with the internal and external regulations.
* Supports and implement novel strategies to realize full value of the regional testing organization to realize objectives to deliver the technology pipeline

Main Purpose

The Testing Research Associate is responsible for generating data on the new vegetable products to enable accurate and timely decisions in the advancement through the pre-commercial breeding pipeline. This position is supporting all day-to-day operations of the testing programs ​
Key deliverables include: (i) enable decisions that drive pipeline advancement and placement; (ii) deliver our integrated product system commercial portfolios to address market needs with the highest data quality

Your Tasks & Responsibilities:

Executes overall field operations and testing in the country of PCM1, PCM2 and PCM3 varieties; ensures resources are properly allocated to deliver pipeline needs. Understands key business and financial parameters and their impact​

Facilitate resources including searching for/ maintaining external testing facilities, grower contracts, equipment, seed (preparations), overall planning, and supportive personnel for effective and efficient functioning of vegetable testing programs ​

Ensures high level quality data collection in a timely manner with the appropriate digital tools and entry into enterprise systems.​

Collaborate with Breeding, Market Development and sales of the specific country/ market segment, to ensure the desired output is generated and shared periodically with stakeholders.

Partner with peers to build an efficient workflow within Testing.

Maintain grower relationships, having a customer focus, and ensure that all external parties are aligned with the internal and external regulations.

Supports and implement novel strategies to realize full value of the regional testing organization to realize objectives to deliver the technology pipeline

Who You Are:

BSc. in Plant Breeding, Crop Science or related field​ with minimum five years' experience

Agronomic experience. Ability to describe phenotypic plant characteristics

Demonstrated abilities to collect data accurately, analyze and interpret data and use of digital tools​ (advanced computer skills)

Strong analytical skills and understanding of how to apply them to achieve business results.

Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment ​with strong collaboration skills.

Grower relationship management (customer focus, incl. contracts/ negotiation)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in local language and English).

Driving license “B” category.

At Bayer, we are committed to transparency, equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and objective reward practices.
The minimum gross monthly salary for this role is 920 000 HUF. The final salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, scope of responsibility.
This position is eligible for variable pay components, such as performance‑based bonuses, awarded in accordance with the applicable employee group, role scope, and compensation structure.’’
In Hungary, Bayer offers a locally competitive benefits package, including:

Cafeteria benefits in accordance with local regulations

Supplementary medical services

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Home office allowance or hybrid work support

Company car

Benefits may vary depending on role and employment conditions.


We are offering a fixed term contract of 2 years for this position.
This position covers the following geographical area: Central and South-East Hungary and Western Romania.

• BSc. in Plant Breeding, Crop Science or related field​ with minimum five years' experience
• Agronomic experience. Ability to describe phenotypic plant characteristics
• Demonstrated abilities to collect data accurately, analyze and interpret data and use of digital tools​ (advanced computer skills)
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of how to apply them to achieve business results.
• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment ​with strong collaboration skills.
• Grower relationship management (customer focus, incl. contracts/ negotiation)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in local language and English).
• Driving license “B” category.

At Bayer, we are committed to transparency, equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and objective reward practices.

• Cafeteria benefits in accordance with local regulations
• Supplementary medical services
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Home office allowance or hybrid work support
• Company car