Crop protection and agricultural biotechnology

Target discovery, candidate selection, mode of action, and resistance management for RNA-based crop protection.

Contributions to SmartStax PRO and Calantha, two industry firsts.

GM traits, germplasm, and crop protection technology across corn, soy, cotton, and sugarcane.

Experience in active ingredient discovery, development, and global product launches.

Biological, chemical, and biotech pest control, supported by grower education and stewardship.

Resistance-management strategy for corn rootworm in the U.S. and fall armyworm in Brazil.

Product prioritization, development milestones, technology and IP assessment, and partnership review.

Multimillion-dollar portfolios and acquisition assessments, from scientific review through commercialization.

Field data, product positioning, launch planning, sales training, and grower service.

Direct work with sales teams on launches and with growers on product positioning and field placement.

Teams in discovery, bioinformatics, machine learning, and mode-of-action research; industry–academic partnerships.

Research leadership through startup, public-company, and venture-backed transitions.