Career Paths

Accounting/Finance

Our Accounting and Finance Team is a worldwide network of professionals who manage all aspects of financial planning, treasury, tax, credit, risk management, auditing, investor relations and financial operations for Pioneer. Day-to-day finance administration, business unit analysis and decision support, accounting, reporting, tax planning and compliance are some areas of concentration for finance professionals at Pioneer.

Administrative

As part of our top-notch administrative team, you'll use your administrative skills and gain experience working for an international industry leader. Enhance your skills by working with the latest technology in a positive work environment.

Agronomy

Agronomists work to improve the agronomic traits in crops to increase productivity to our customers. Agronomy services provide research-based information and technical support and training to maximize profit and efficiency of seed production and improve quality. Our agronomists work closely with Research and many other departments at Pioneer to assure quality seed production.

Communications

Pioneer business goals are supported by a team of skilled communications professionals. You'll develop strategic programs to communicate key messages worldwide. Explore career opportunities in employee communications, public relations, media relations, crisis management, and research communications.

Engineering

Engineering is an organization-wide resource to address our needs for applying automation and engineering technologies to both research and production operations. This includes a wide range of activities -- from project management of 100,000 sq. ft. production facilities to developing and supporting instrumentation for DNA molecular analysis. The engineering staff is a unique blend of knowledge and technical skills encompassing civil and mechanical engineering, molecular biology, electrical and electrical systems, information technology, agricultural engineering, computer science and laboratory instrumentation.

Facilities Management

Our Facilities Management team provides a quality environment for our employees with safety in mind. Career opportunities are based in our Des Moines/Johnston corporate office.

Human Resources

Human Resources partners with Pioneer business operations worldwide to provide services and systems to attract, develop, and retain our highly skilled workforce. Team members may work with employee relations, continuing education and distance learning, compensation and benefits, or recruitment. You'll contribute to HR systems and processes to help Pioneer recruit and retain the best employees around the world.

Information Technology

IT professionals will find a broad range of opportunities, including applications development, user support, web development, voice and data communications, information systems planning, and technology research. At Pioneer, we thrive on using the latest technology to improve our business processes. Progressive information technology has been, and always will be, part of our culture.

Legal/Government/Regulatory Affairs

As a legal professional, you'll have an opportunity to find challenging work in corporate counsel, intellectual property, and trademark functions. Our Government Affairs group monitors and influences public policy development to support the group strategies of Pioneer. Our Regulatory Affairs group monitors regulations and policy development governing Pioneer products.

Management Assistant Program

This program offers career-track opportunities for new graduates in agriculture, transportation, engineering and business. You'll apply your education and get the training you need to prepare you for future management positions at Pioneer. Program details and the application process are described here.

Marketing/Sales

Our marketing professionals plan and develop global strategies central to our long-term success. You can choose from a number of areas in your career at Pioneer: marketing operations; product development; and market research and analysis.

Sales opportunities in North America also include:
• Field Sales
• Special Markets
• Operations and Field Support
• Sales Communications
• Sales Training and Development

Professional Internship Program

A professional internship at Pioneer offers practical experience, a chance to work with experts in your field, and a professional environment to explore career opportunities. Interns are paid, and many colleges and universities will provide academic credit for your work at Pioneer. Program details and the application process are described here.

Research

Talented, highly motivated scientists will find a variety of career choices and opportunities for advancement. We have more than 1,800 researchers in 25 countries working to develop products that positively impact productivity and profitability for our customers. Our researchers work in several areas, including strategic planning and resource allocation, trait and technology development, product characterization, technology development, product testing and evaluation, regulatory science, process improvement, compliance and plant breeding in more than eight crops.

The seed industry is a leader in the use of biotechnology, genomics, and proteomics as research tools. Combinations of these and many other technologies are used to develop and enhance products for customers.

Supply Management and Production

In Supply Management, you'll be a part of a team that orchestrates one million acres of cropland worldwide in support of moving the latest, highest-quality genetics from research into the hands of the world's farmers. Some 2,500 Pioneer employees manage field activities and seed production, and ultimately assure our products are packaged and readied for delivery to customers.

Supply Planning & Logistics, Supply Support, and Production Operations are the main areas of focus with the latter group comprising a network of 90 plus production facilities in 33 countries. Among the diverse career specialties are agronomists, statisticians, analysts, production technicians, logistics and laboratory specialists, warehouse and distribution coordinators, insurance and contract services, as well as a variety of management disciplines.