Corteva Agriscience

Advanced Data & Research Technologies Leader

Corteva Agriscience$125K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive leadership experience in R&D, AgTech, or related high-tech fields.
  • Proven track record of managing large, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Exceptional communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Engineering, or Digital Science; PhD or Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the development of a unified digital strategy for research technologies.
  • Act as a liaison between scientific teams and IT/digital units for scalable technology solutions.
  • Direct a team focused on deploying and supporting advanced research technologies.
  • Drive a culture of digital excellence in global field science and biology.
  • Ensure alignment of modernization strategies with corporate digital initiatives.

Benefits

  • Numerous development opportunities to enhance skills.
  • Contribute to a company with a meaningful purpose.
  • Health benefits for you and your family starting on day one.
  • Four weeks of paid time off plus additional well-being pay.
  • Competitive parental leave policy including a minimum of 16 weeks.
  • Retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement available.
Full Job Description

The Role

As the Advanced Data & Research Technologies Leader, you are responsible for the vision and execution of a modernized research ecosystem. You will lead the collective process of defining how we invest in and deploy digital technologies. You will serve as the essential bridge that connects complex scientific requirements with technical execution across our global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Orchestration: Spearhead the development and implementation of a unified digital strategy covering data architecture, software tools, field and controlled environment sensors and automation, and advanced analytics/AI.

  • Collaborative Leadership: Act as a primary liaison between the Crop Health Integrated Field Science and Biology Research & Development organizations and Corteva’s IT and Digital teams, ensuring technology investments are scalable, integrated, and science-led.

  • Organizational Leadership: Direct and empower a significant team of professionals focused on the development, deployment, and long-term support of research technology solutions.

  • Modernization Champion: Drive a culture of digital excellence across the global field science and biology community, facilitating a shared vision for the “Field & Lab of the Future”.

  • Matrix Alignment: Work across the enterprise to ensure the modernization strategy aligns with broader corporate digital initiatives while meeting the unique needs of biological and agricultural research.

Who You Are

  • A Strategic Architect: You have a proven ability to translate complex scientific challenges into clear, actionable technology roadmaps.

  • A High-Impact Collaborator: You thrive in a matrixed environment and excel at building consensus among diverse stakeholders.

  • An Inspiring Leader: You have extensive experience leading technical organizations and are passionate about mentoring talent and fostering a culture of innovation.

  • Technically Versed: You possess a deep understanding of agricultural R&D environments and the digital tools that power them, including Automation, IoT, Data Engineering, and Machine Learning.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Extensive leadership experience in R&D, AgTech, or a related high-tech field, with a focus on digital transformation or research technology.

  • Leadership: A proven track record of managing large, multidisciplinary teams and successfully leading complex, multi-year strategic initiatives.

  • Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence senior leadership through partnership.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Engineering, or Digital Science field is required; a PhD or Master’s is highly preferred.

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Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

  • Learn more about our total rewards package here -

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer® and Brevant™ Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca, and Granular software tools and services. they provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. they strive to develop sustainable and efficient global food systems that benefit everyone.

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Learn more about Corteva Agriscience
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$681 million
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
Revenue
$14.2 billion
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