Services

R&D and commercial advice

Work directly with Ron on research priorities, technology assessments, partnerships, and product launches.

R&D Strategy and Product Portfolio

Set research priorities, select product candidates, and decide where to invest.

  • Portfolio prioritization
  • Phase-gate decisions
  • Candidate selection
  • Budgets and research milestones

Built and managed a multimillion-dollar portfolio with three crop protection product launches and two products in advanced regulatory review.

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Technology Assessment & Due Diligence

Assess the science, technical feasibility, and IP behind an investment, acquisition, or partnership.

  • Technology and IP review
  • Development readiness
  • Partnership assessment
  • Acquisition diligence

Led technology and IP assessment for an acquisition that generated tens of millions in portfolio value.

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Crop Protection & Resistance Management

Plan resistance management and stewardship using product biology, field evidence, and grower practice.

  • Resistance management
  • Integrated pest management
  • Mode-of-action assessment
  • Product stewardship

Drove resistance-management strategy for corn rootworm in the U.S. and fall armyworm in Brazil, and guided Calantha’s resistance management strategy.

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Product Development & Commercialization

Plan development and launch, from candidate selection to field performance and product positioning.

  • Candidate advancement
  • Launch and field-development plans
  • Product positioning
  • Commercial technical support

Contributed to the active ingredient discovery, development, and launch of GM technology SmartStax PRO and foliar crop protection product Calantha, and led teams enabling multiple global product launches across GM traits, germplasm, and crop protection technology.

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Scientific Leadership & Communication

Advise research teams and explain technical findings to executives, investors, and customers.

  • Scientific and executive advice
  • R&D team structure
  • Board and investor communication
  • Technical presentations

Led a large, multidisciplinary organization spanning discovery, bioinformatics, machine learning, and mode-of-action research; managed multimillion-dollar R&D budgets and major company transitions while sustaining voluntary attrition below industry standards.

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Engagements include individual projects, ongoing advice, independent technical assessments, fractional scientific leadership, and technical support for Boards and investors.

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