Testing Manager
Bayer
- Kunming, Yunnan
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate with Breeders/stakeholders, plan & execute all Pre- commercial (PCM-1, PCM-2 and PCM-3) hybrid testing trials using scientific experimental designs both at site or off-site territories
- Ensure precise data collection using enterprise digital tools like Velocity, Plot walker.
- Ensure to analyze trial data & clear interpretation of the results along with recommendations on product advancement
- Bridge closely with the Breeders; TD & Sales teams to ensurethat the correct products are being tested as per season/segment /Geography Execute all PCM1-3 trials off site on farmers field locations
- Ensure smooth farm operations & Manage general administration of site
- Execute Demo trials/Field days andcustomer oriented events as per need of business
- Maintain and build relationship with internal & external stakeholders
- Ensure successful execution of Scout trial/ screening trials projects for diseases, insects, and fertilizer deficiencies
- Ensure continuous improvement in testing tasks by Seeking feedback from all internal and external stakeholders
- Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices, including completing all required Company training courses and attending safety activity.
- Other tasks assigned by his/her manager
- B.S. degree in agriculture or related discipline with minimum of five years of experience in Plant breeding or R&D related roles, or a M.S. with at least three years' experience in Plant breeding and/or field trial management
- Solid understanding of testing procedure, environments, practices which impact on product evaluation and hybrid selection
- Abundant knowledge in market requirement on vegetable crops is plus
- Experience with data management and statistical analysis software
- Ability to use and support proprietary IT systems for label and stake printing and inventory management
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based and cross-functional team environment
- Experience in coordinating and managing workload to complete objectives and multiple tasks on time
- Ability towork independently while traveling to off-site locations to accurately collect and manage data obtained from trials
- Proficiency in Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Better English language skills, oral and written.
- General Job requirements: 40% travel, 50 % field work, 10% computer work, 40 hrs./week