Product Agronomist, Pioneer (Alberta)

Product Agronomist, Pioneer (Alberta)

28 Aug
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Vylor
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Alberta

28 Aug

Vylor

Alberta

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture
At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Come join our team! The Product Agronomist is responsible for generating, interpreting and applying agronomic insight to support seed product evaluation, advancement and life cycle management in Canada. Working in close partnership with the Product Life Cycle Manager, this role ensures that product performance, positioning and placement recommendations are grounded in high‑quality field data and local agronomic understanding.

The Product Agronomist works directly with Sales Agronomists, Technical Innovation Managers and Seed Product Development teams to transfer product knowledge to the field organization. This role supports strong, consistent execution of pre‑commercial evaluation, new product introductions and in‑market product stewardship to improve customer productivity and profitability.

Key Accountabilities
Product Evaluation, Advancement and Life Cycle Management

Lead and support pre‑commercial product evaluation activities for the Pioneer brand and out-licensing partner seed products and associated technologies

Collect, analyze and interpret field observations related to product performance across local environments

Provide clear, unbiased performance assessments to support product advancement and commercialization decisions

Coordinate area product evaluation trials in partnership with Seed Product Development teams (IMPACT or equivalent platforms)





Serve as a technical liaison between district field sales teams and seed product development

Represent district agronomic perspectives in product advancement reviews and discussions

Technical Product Training and Knowledge Transfer

Develop and deliver product and agronomic training for Sales Agronomists and Territory Managers

Support field understanding of product characteristics, placement guidance and agronomic management practices

Translate technical trial results into practical, field‑ready product recommendations

Ensure product learning is consistent, accurate and locally relevant across assigned geography

Sales and Commercial Support

Lead annual Demand Planning process for assigned district teams, including product introductions, in‑market positioning, product life cycle decisions and demand planning inputs

Partner with district teams to support the growth of commercial seed business with key customers and stakeholders

Provide agronomic insight to support customer engagement, product positioning and issue resolution

Support cross‑functional collaboration with Marketing, Product Management and Supply partners as needed

Individual and Team Accountability

Collaborate effectively with colleagues, managers and cross‑functional partners

Model Corteva core values in day‑to‑day work and interactions

Maintain high standards for data quality, technical integrity and professional conduct

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy or a related field required





Master’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Breeding or Digital Agriculture preferred

Five to seven years of experience in agronomy, plant breeding or the seed industry

Demonstrated ability to evaluate product performance and translate technical data into actionable field insights

Strong communication skills with the ability to train and influence field teams

Must reside within the geography supported by the role. This role covers Alberta.

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, plus paid holidays

Excellent parental leave which includes 16 weeks of supplementary top-up for both mothers and fathers.

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

Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Perks

Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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📌 Product Agronomist, Pioneer (Alberta)
🏢 Vylor
📍 Alberta

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