Field Market Development Specialist

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🕒 August 20

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $100.6k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Valent BioSciences

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201 - 500 employees

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

Food & Beverage • Healthcare • Consulting

Valent BioSciences is a leading company in the bioscience sector dedicated to sustainability through innovative biorational products aimed at improving agricultural productivity, enhancing public health, and preserving forest health. With over six decades of research, it specializes in the development of bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and other solutions designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency in these critical areas.

📋 Description

• Initiate, direct, and execute scientific research and development strategies for Valent U.S.A. LLC’s conventional, sustainable, and organic pipeline • Plan and execute field research and coordinate research trials in the assigned territory • Develop study protocols and track/report results using Valent’s internal research software and procedures • Conduct sales support trials, including product demonstrations and small plot replicated studies • Investigate potential product complaints and determine workable solutions • Develop and maintain relationships with university and extension personnel, commodity representatives, government employees, growers/producers, and pest control advisors • Work with the Sustainable Solutions Business Unit to create sustainable strategies and tactics • Assist with product recommendations, labeling, and center-of-influence support • Communicate actionable information to internal departments • Develop technical PowerPoint presentations and literature supporting product labels and meetings • Review proposed label and advertising copy for technical soundness • Lead and serve on teams and task forces • Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant on cropping systems in the Mid-Atlantic states • Provide technical and market support to sales territory account managers and sustainable solutions specialists • Participate in patent application development • Interface with marketing, sales, and other Valent departments

🎯 Requirements

• Typically, a MS or equivalent, with 4–8 years of related experience, or Ph.D. Degree in biological sciences • Excellent communication skills • Customer focus, interpersonal skills, and teamwork • Spreadsheet and word processing skills • Problem solving, detail orientation, evaluation, and interpretation of data • Equipment/instrument maintenance and repair skills • Willingness to work across assigned large geographic territories spanning multiple states • Required overnight travel approximately 25–50% • Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.; physical demands may include lifting up to 100+ lbs. • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record • Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions • Must be able to obtain a pesticide applicator license and other state-required licenses • Ability to travel by air or car up to 50% of the time and drive safely for long distances • Ability to work around moving vehicles, equipment, machinery, uneven ground, noise, temperature extremes, dust, fumes, chemicals, venomous insects and animals, and heights • May be required to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment

🏖️ Benefits

• Base pay plus an incentive program available to all eligible full-time employees • Comprehensive benefits package • High-quality healthcare options • 401k matching • Life and disability insurance • Generous time off, including time off to volunteer • Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance