Chief Agronomy Director

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cnhNew Holland (PA)

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Manager

SALARY

$153,375 - $235,175 per year

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About the role

Chief Agronomy Director Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you're in the right place. Grow a Career. Build a Future! Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can't happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose: The Chief Agronomy Director serves as the company's foremost authority on agronomy, crop production systems, and farming practices while leading the integration of agronomic science into product development, precision technology, and business strategy. This executive leadership role sits at the intersection of agronomy, engineering, product development, precision agriculture, automation, and customer experience. The Chief Agronomy Director is responsible for ensuring that every product, technology, and innovation is designed around agronomic outcomes that improve customer productivity, profitability, sustainability, and operational efficiency. As the voice of both the customer and the crop, the Chief Agronomy Director translates grower challenges into product requirements, research initiatives, technology roadmaps, and measurable customer value propositions. The role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and an external thought leader across the agricultural industry.

Key Responsibilities: Agronomic Vision & Strategy: Define and lead the company's agronomic strategy to support long-term business growth and innovation. Product Development & Machine Design: Partner with Product Management and Engineering teams to ensure customer agronomic needs are incorporated into machine design and technology development. Agronomic Research & Validation: Lead the development and execution of agronomic research programs, field trials, and technology validation activities. Farm Systems Innovation: Lead a systems-based approach to innovation that considers the interaction between equipment, agronomy, fertility, tillage, water management, crop protection, and digital technologies. Precision Agriculture & Technology Leadership: Define the agronomic strategy for precision agriculture, autonomy, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, machine learning, robotics, and digital farming solutions. Customer Value Proposition Development: Quantify the agronomic and economic benefits of products, technology solutions, and management practices. Customer & Industry Engagement: Build relationships with leading producers and influencers across agriculture. Organizational Leadership: Create alignment between agronomy, engineering, product management, precision technology, marketing, and commercial teams.

Experience Required

Education: Ph. D. preferred, Master's degree required in: Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Precision Agriculture, Related agricultural disciplines

Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in agronomy, precision agriculture, agricultural technology, product development, or crop production systems. Demonstrated success leading large research programs and field validation efforts. Experience influencing product strategy and innovation roadmaps. Strong understanding of agricultural equipment systems and production agriculture. Experience working directly with growers, dealers, universities, and industry organizations. Proven ability to connect technical solutions with commercial value. Pay Transparency: The annual salary for this role is $153,375 - $235,175 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer: We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including: Flexible work arrangements, Savings & Retirement benefits, Tuition reimbursement, Parental leave, Adoption assistance, Fertility & Family building support, Employee Assistance Programs, Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off.

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