At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s R&D Team is seeking a Trialing Manager in Slater, IA.The Trialing Manager will be responsible for leading a team that effectively executes seeds development field research trials primarily for corn and soybean crops. With expectations to incorporate leading technologies and developing staff to generate the highest quality data in an efficient, safe and environmentally sound manner. The Trialing Manager will provide direction for day-to-day operations, on the job coaching for staff, and budget management for the region of responsibility. They will also be responsible for coordinating all interactions with local growers related to contracting land rental and implementation to support the execution of Syngenta’s research trials.Accountabilities: Provide leadership support for trial management and execution which can include activities to assure that standards and timelines are met for planting, agronomic management, phenotyping and harvesting.  Provide technical support and training for standard operating procedures, data collection platforms, and ensuring proper calibrations for high quality data collection.Ensure people management processes, people development, and succession plans are in place and implemented.Manage budget and allocated resources with productive mind set.Effectively engage or delegate direct reports to work with cross-functional teams when appropriate to ensure business goals are effectively met.Support and model a team culture that meets or exceeds the Syngenta standards for HSE and Stewardship expectations.Maintain a deep understanding of the regional agronomic practices, diseases, pests, and general farming practices of the geography covered to effectively manage proper execution and deliver research data against expected targets or KPIs.