About the Opportunity

This internship supports the Global R&D Strategy team within Driscoll’s Global Research & Development (R&D). The intern will provide general strategy and business support across a range of Global R&D functions – including Breeding, Plant Health, Nursery Operations, and Seed Technology – helping the team advance strategic initiatives, executive communications, and analysis that inform decision-making.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role designed to give the intern broad exposure to how strategy is developed and executed inside a global agricultural R&D organization. The intern will work alongside the Strategy Lead and other team members, with visibility to Director- and VP-level leaders within Global R&D. In practice, the work is a mix of research, quantitative analysis, executive communication, project coordination, and structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides general strategy and business support across Global R&D functions, partnering with team members on discrete initiatives aligned to Driscoll’s strategy.
Conducts research and gathers data to support competitive intelligence, market and consumer trends, and internal business questions.
Builds and refines executive presentations, summaries, and supporting materials for senior R&D stakeholders.
Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis (e.g., in Excel) to support strategic and business cases.
Supports the strategic planning process by helping prepare materials, track action items, and synthesize inputs from across functions.
Assists with project coordination, including organizing timelines, notes, and follow-ups for cross-functional initiatives.
Support Plant Health with a focus on enhancing AgTech scouting and validation projects.
Synthesizes complex information into clear, concise takeaways for a variety of audiences.
Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with co-workers, growers, suppliers, and the broader business community.

Candidate Profile

Requirements
•   Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (business, economics, finance, agricultural sciences, biology, data analytics, or a related discipline).
•   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort working through ambiguity.
•   Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
•   Strong written and oral communication skills.
•   Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
•   Willingness and ability to “wear many hats” and adapt to support a variety of projects.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies
•   Interest in agriculture, genetics, plant science, and/or the food industry.
•   Exposure to strategy, consulting, corporate development, or business analysis (coursework or prior experience).
•   Experience building executive-ready presentations and storyboards.
•   Cultivates Innovation: Curious, and brings new ideas to the team.
•   Plans & Aligns: Establishes priorities and organizes work to achieve them.
•   Drives Results: Pursues work with energy, resourcefulness, and follow-through.
•   Collaborates: Works well with a variety of colleagues, seeking win-win solutions.
•   Courage: Raises questions and tackles challenges with optimism and transparency.
•   Spanish and/or Mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus.

Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant. Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.

Intern - Global R&D Strategy

Intern - Global R&D Strategy

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities

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