JOB REQUIREMENTS: Scientist, Variety Specific Agronomy (VSA) - 420559
Job Description Overview At PepsiCo, we strive to put more smiles on our
consumers\' faces with every biteand we achieve this through robust
research and a sustainable approach to raw material production and
processing. Come change the way consumers experience food by joining the
R&D Ag Science team. You will be part of the Advanced Trialing Team team
within PepsiCo\'s North America R&D Ag Science Variety Trialing
organization. As a Scientist in Variety Specific Agronomy (VSA), you
will play a pivotal role in advancing our chipping potato portfolio by
designing, executing, and interpreting field and storage trials across
North America. Working closely with potato breeders, you\'ll help select
top-performing varieties and recommend sustainable, high-performance
crop practices and technologies. Your expertise in research agronomy and
project management will drive innovation across our ingredient supply
chainunlocking data-driven insights that link regional trials to broader
global programs. This role focuses on delivering impactful research in
agronomy, breeding, and AgTech, including the identification and
validation of new varieties and the development of cutting-edge farming
practices. Your contributions will be foundational to PepsiCo\'s beloved
products and instrumental in delivering our Positive Agriculture (Pep+)
goals across our global sourcing footprint. Responsibilities You will
bring a unique set of skills and experiences to deliver across key
areas: Foundational subject matter expertise in identification and
advancement of top-performing varieties and practices in potatoes,
grains, or other specialty crops, aligned with Pep+ goals. Apply
advanced expertise in trial design, data analysis, and systems biology
to evaluate varieties, practices, and technologies for optimal on-farm
performance. Own and manage field and storage trials across North
America, including trial design, execution, data interpretation, and
reporting. Collaborate with internal teams and external
partnersbreeders, growers, CROs, universities, and vendorsto deliver on
project goals and timelines. Serve as a technical liaison to growers,
CROs, universities, and internal teams, ensuring aligned project
execution and timeline adherence. Bring broad technical knowledge
across agronomy disciplines, including fertilizer optimization,
microbiome, pest management, and soil health. Interpret and
communicate experimental results and recommendations to technical and
non-technical stakeholders. Manage contracts and hold external
collaborators accountable to deliverables and timelines. * Maintain and
grow strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide project budget estimates and track expenditures across
assigned workstreams. Regularly communicate project progress and key
outcomes to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic business
objectives. Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation
range for this position is between \$89,000 - \$149,000. Location,
confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be
considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share
more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Bonus
based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual
salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility,
including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In
addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to
support our employees and their families, subject to elections and
eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent
Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement
Plan. EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified
applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the
requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable
laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections
4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal
Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring
Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,
or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female /
Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender
Identity If you\'d like more information about your EEO rights as an
applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law &
EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. **\
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications \ BS with 10+
years, or MS with 5+ years, in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant
Physiology, or a related field 5+ years of field research experience
in agronomy, AgTech, or sustainable agriculture Corporate experience
in the Ag Seed, Chemical, or Food industry, preferably with potatoes,
grains, fruits, or vegetables Preferred experience in seed
production, supply planning, and storage management Strong knowledge
of trialing methodology, statistical design, field plot technique, data
analysis, and interpretation Demonstrated success leading innovative
research projects from concept to implementation Proven ability to
manage multiple, concurrent projects with strong prioritization and
attention to detail Strong relationship management skills with a network
of collaborators in industry and academia Strong commercial acumen
with a customer-first mindset; understands the business impact of R&D
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective at building
trust across diverse stakeholders Skilled at developing and
delivering high-impact presentations Solution-oriented, data-driven
decision-maker who thrives in dynamic and ambiguous environments
Culturally aware team player who collaborates across geographies and
disciplines Ability to travel domestically 2030% ***
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