• Identifying contract research organizations (CROs) in target growing regions in India. Conducting multilocation trials with SAUs (State Agricultural Universities) and other National Research centers of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). • Reviewing and approving CRO operational protocols and monitoring progress throughout growing seasons.• Data capturing in AADM, ARM. Data analysis.• Establishing deep understanding of field performance of Novozymes and construct/event pipelines across crops and playing a substantial role in pipeline management• Supporting research project initiation and execution• Investing significant time in the field reviewing Novozymes materials to establish deep understanding of performance• Supporting B-B Sales teams with agronomic expertise.

1) Technology development Trials coordination of UPL vegetables hybrids in Central and west India.2) Sales support for increase market base.3) Field days and field trips

Competencies & Achievements 1. Coordination and management: Effective coordination and management of south and west India Technology development team of Monsanto India. People manager of 6 full time employees (Technology development manager) and 3 Technology development trainees. The team has consistently delivered results. The team’s surveys undertaken by mid-term reviews, Feedbacks and final review. 5. Project Management: Demonstrated capacity to manage a technical team to implement, monitor and report results of the regional TD Team. As a result team delivery has consistently averaged around 95%. 6. Design and formulation: Proven ability to formulate comprehensive TD Trialling programe for India region. Data collection,Analysis of data and presentation of results. On the basis of that business strategy are made for further business.- Fertilizer trials from third party- Testing Novozymes molecules•Work closely with National sales manager, Zonal Managers, Regional sales managers to develop and execute trial plan for south west India.•Provide technical leadership and insights to product management, sales, marketing, technology, and breeding organizations.• Work closely with Product Development Managers (PDMs) and Technology Development Operations Managers (TDOM) to ensure proper protocol fit, development, and evaluation occurs from trials.• Direct team efforts around product positioning, train-the-trainer training to the sales teams and dealers in their assigned geography• Maintain a general understanding of local and regional markets and cropping systems, the technical and commercial positioning of products including value determination and demonstration, the development of technical solutions to local issues and the technical and agronomic training and education of the internal sales organization and external dealers.

• Coordination with R&D in phase advancement of products, trial plan preparation, Trial evaluations and Crop team presentations.• Ensure Technology development managers (TDMs) are fulfilling the responsibility to transfer knowledge to the appropriate stakeholders in South west India.• Ensure strong working relationships with internal (across all business units) and external stakeholders are established in the area. • Have accountability for human resources related activities such as performance evaluations, people review, succession planning, goal setting, and personal development of direct reports.• Also had responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance efforts of their team.

Provide technical leadership and insights at the local level.Implement and execute comprehensive field testing program for agronomics, germplasm and traits.Vegetable hybrids trialsDetermine and demonstrate the value, positioning, and agronomic fit of commercial and pipeline products (germplasm and traits).Agronomic trials – used for training and SY trials and Stewardship.Lead local product positioning and training of Monsanto Sales force and distributors in order to support sales at sub team levelProvide local technical leadership for demand forecast process.Assist with performance inquiries requiring advanced agronomic and product knowledge.Customer interaction with key customers (farmers / Retailers)Investigation of Product complaints