Cluster Head - Agronomy

Cluster Head Agronomy - Gurugram

About the Role :

Job description : As a Head of Agronomy you will get to manage a diverse team of subject matter experts (entomologists, plant pathologists etc) and create wide-spread impact on lakhs of farmers by leveraging agronomy knowledge with technology.

The key responsibilities will include :

- Assess, validate and review recommendations by the agronomists in the team for the various crops throughout the assigned region.

- Develop and disseminate advice to achieve best plant health and productivity relating to crop nutrients, crop protect-ants and field.

- To bring field wisdom to open new lines of business for the company by evaluating and selecting crops for expansion.

- Mentor and manage a team of 50+ agronomists.

- Develop training modules and standard all agronomy related knowledge which can be used across multiple channels.

- Influence and engage with key stakeholders to gather information and drive actions in a highly collaborative manner.

As an ideal Head Agronomy candidate, you will need :

- 10+ years of experience in practicing and advising crop and seed production and processing, technology transfer, cropping and rotation systems.

- M.Sc in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology or soil sciences. PhD would be preferred

- Exposure to market study, analysis and segmentation.

- Experience in leading and mentoring teams and projects.

- Desired personality traits of being a self-learner, collaborator and extra miler.

- Ability to own and execute with a Hands on attitude.

- Understanding of rural landscape and previous experience in working to increase farmer yields.

- Ability to translate field knowledge into a technology platform.

Location : Gurugram

CTC : UPTO 25 LPA