Recruitment for R&D, market development and technical roles

We find technical leaders who turn research into products and products into markets: R&D, market development, agronomy management, technical marketing and regulatory affairs.

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The role

Why hiring an R&D or market development leader calls for a dedicated process

At technology companies serving the field and industry, the technical team decides tomorrow's portfolio. It runs trials, registers products, positions solutions and supports the sales team with technical arguments.

These professionals combine solid technical training with business acumen, a rare profile. We map researchers, market development managers and regulatory specialists at companies, research institutes and universities.

What we assess in an R&D leader

  • Technical training and command of the research area
  • Running trials and generating data
  • Registration and regulatory affairs
  • Technical positioning and sales support
  • Portfolio management and business acumen
Challenges

What a well-chosen R&D or market development leader solves

Portfolio

Launching new products

A leader who takes products from trial to market, with positioning and team training.

Regulatory

Registration and compliance

A specialist who knows the regulators and speeds up product registration.

Market

Market development

A professional who generates demand through field trials, technical events and relationships.

How it works

The recruitment and selection process, step by step

Full transparency at every step: you know exactly what happens from the first briefing to the hiring of the ideal candidate.

Client alignment

It all starts with a deep dive into your challenge: we understand the role, the business goals, the company culture and the ideal technical and behavioral profile. This initial alignment defines the search map and avoids rework down the road.

Market mapping

We map the agribusiness market in full: companies, competitors, regions and the professionals who stand out in each function. This is where we identify target talent, including people who are currently employed and satisfied.

Active search (headhunting)

We go after the best proactively. We combine direct headhunting, our own talent pool and AI-powered technology to approach qualified candidates no job posting would reach, with full confidentiality when the process requires it.

DISC

Behavioral screening (DISC)

We apply the DISC methodology to mapped candidates to understand how each person tends to act, communicate and make decisions. Only those whose profile fits the team and the challenge move on to interviews.

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Interviews and assessment

We assess each candidate in technical and behavioral depth, validating experience, achievements, motivations and fit with your company culture. Only those who truly make sense for the position make the shortlist.

SHORTLIST

Shortlist delivery

You receive a lean shortlist with the best options in the market, each with a complete profile report. Instead of screening dozens of résumés, you choose among qualified finalists, with accuracy above 70%.

Industries

R&D leader recruitment across the agribusiness chain

We specialize in agribusiness and its entire value chain, and we also run leadership searches in manufacturing, mining, logistics and energy.

FAQ

Questions about R&D leader recruitment

Which technical positions do you recruit for?
R&D managers and coordinators, market development, agronomy management, technical marketing, regulatory affairs and senior product specialists.
Where do you find R&D professionals?
At companies in the industry, research institutes and universities, as well as in our talent pool. The mapping considers the research area, the crops or species and experience with registration.
Do you recruit for biologicals companies?
Yes. The biologicals and bioinputs market is among those most actively seeking technical and market development professionals.
Does Geração C3 recruit for operational roles?
No. We work only on leadership and strategic positions, from coordinator to C-level, plus senior specialists. The shortlist is delivered in 15 days on average, with over 70% accuracy on the first list.

Need to hire an R&D leader?

Tell our team about the challenge of the position. We map the market, approach the right professionals confidentially and deliver the shortlist in 15 days on average.

Talk to our team