Assistant Manager R&D – Punjab

About UPL

UPL is a leader in global food systems and with the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience, is now one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With revenue of US$5 billion, UPL has presence in 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of world’s food basket and focused on high-growth regions, UPL represents a compelling value proposition for growers, distributors, suppliers and innovation partners in a consolidating market. UPL offers an integrated portfolio of both patented and post-patent agricultural solutions for various arable and specialty crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain.

Research & Development in-house Trials: –

• in-house trial conduction in Punjab as per agreed plan and outlined protocols,
• Submit the interim report of continued trials whenever required to manager.
• Trial Data compilation and brief report on each trial & report with 15 days after trials completion,

Form-1 / Label expansion Registration Trials: –

• Ensure official trial conduction as per specified protocol i.e., pest / dose / standard in Punjab province,
• Follow-up of result compilation & submission to provincial authorities for standardization meeting.

Business Development Support: –

• Developmental trials to explore new opportunities and niche markets for existing products,
• Disseminating product information & crop production technology through presentation in farmer seminar and in monthly regional sale team meeting of respective regions),
• Complaint Handling – (Attend to address product complaint with sale team coordination).
• Coordinate the sale team in conduction of demo’s trials of new product.

Government interface: –

• Relationship with key govt. officials of Punjab agriculture deptt. For Smooth execution of Reg. /LE trials and approvals in provincial meetings & Product recommendations for all strategic products.

Sales Support Activities: –

• Strengthen technical base and brand image of Arysta products – (Participation in regional training &individual Sale person training identified by management/concern persons),
• Exploit technical strength of Arysta at Govt. Research / Extension Department – (Product recommendation should appear in govt. publications),
• Prepare presentation and crop calendar as per requirement

Update R&D manager /HO on competition new product launch in market with complete technical information.

• Attention to Detail – Conscientious about attending to detail.
• High Productivity – high quality and quantity of outputs that contribute to company’s strategic goal. Efficient in producing meaningful results that are delivered on time. Able to deliver multi-task job, well-organized; applies time management in processing job activities.
• Organizing & Planning – Effectively plans what is to be achieved & responsibility including deadlines. Has mechanisms to monitor progress and to make changes as required.
• Teamwork/Collaboration – Works toward common goals by interacting with related departments / colleagues within the company.

• Communication — Speaks, writes, listens and presents information in a logical and articulate manner appropriate for the audience.

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