Job Description About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a a talented and versatile Principal Scientist to join our Bioperformance group opportunity to grow and lead in a dynamic, matrix organization focused on developing innovative insecticides. You will not only contribute your scientific expertise but also play a crucial leadership role, while being responsible for managing and developing team members, setting priorities, providing feedback, and offering development coaching. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and contributing to various stages of the insecticide discovery pipeline, with a focus on enhancing the Bioperformance profile of insect control products. Fostering a positive team culture that prioritizes HSE, effective data management, and innovative thinking in insect control research. Applying entomological knowledge to develop and optimize novel insecticides, considering insect biology, behaviour, and resistance mechanisms. Develop expertise in ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion) and metabolism studies, focusing on understanding the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of novel insecticides in target insects, beneficial insects, plants, and other relevant matrices to improve biological performance. Design and conduct bioassays to evaluate the efficacy of potential insecticides against various insect pests, including resistant populations. Collaborating with analytical teams on method development for insecticide detection and quantification in various samples, and interpret complex data to optimize insecticide candidates for enhanced Bioperformance. Working within a matrix structure, managing multiple projects and reporting lines, while fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve insect control research goals.