Micropep is building more sustainable agriculture for future generations. We develop natural crop protection solutions based on the incredible potential of micropeptides—small, naturally occurring protein molecules that target and regulate plant genes and proteins. We are building the next generation of sustainable solutions for farmers who care about their crops and the future of our planet.

Micropep was founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the “LRSV,” a French plant research laboratory of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Toulouse—an AgriTech center of excellence. To date, Micropep has raised nearly $60 million from leading European and U.S. investors and began its expansion into the United States in 2022.

We are a team of more than 50 accomplished and driven people from diverse scientific, technical, and commercial backgrounds. We are united by our desire to make a positive impact on our planet. Together, we are revolutionizing crop protection through our proprietary micropeptide technology.

To support global innovation, testing new products and helping with development programs Micropep Technologies is looking for a Field Trials Manager.

An experienced Global Field Trials Lead is urgently needed to oversee Micropep Technologies’ Field Trials program, supporting global innovation, testing new products, and contributing to development programs.

This role is critical and will manage the entire Field Trials team to ensure all data is generated in line with international standards and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate data in support of R&D for crop protection and seed treatment products.

• Design field trial experiments to meet both research and commercial objectives.

• Collaborate closely with the R&D and Technical teams to ensure key targets are achieved.

• Execute the field trials program and ensure high‑quality field operations, including cultivation work, seed treatment, drilling, combining, and spraying according to business requirements.

• Support R&D teams by performing test item applications for seed treatments and foliar sprays using both established methods and novel procedures.

• Monitor and record detailed assessments of crop emergence, disease levels, and crop health at different growth stages, in line with study plans and EPPO (and equivalent international) guidelines.

• Work according to Good Experimental Practice (GEP) principles when required.

• Prepare and approve final study plans and reports using Microsoft Office applications and specialized software such as ARM and Trials Master Schedule.

• Accurately record all data and ensure the generation of high‑quality field results.

Requirements:

• At least ten years of experience in Agricultural Field Trials or Crop Trials.

• A relevant Science or Agriculture degree is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working with stringent technical and quality guidelines.

• Highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic, able to work independently and effectively lead partners and CROs.

• Farming and arable crop‑growing knowledge is an advantage.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Computer literacy (Excel, ARM, Access Databases, and other MS Office software) and excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility to adapt to the seasonal nature of the workload.

• Proof of driver’s license required to be hired

• English and French language skills.

Location: Toulouse area, with global travel.