Agricultural Research Leader

7 days ago


Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada BASF Canada Inc. Full time
Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer
At BASF Canada Inc., we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Farm Manager / Senior Biologist (104172)Where the Chemistry Happens...
We are looking for a Farm Manager/Senior Biologist like you to provide leadership and manage all aspects of research farm and cross portfolio / cross crop research program (Herbicide, Fungicide, Insecticide, FCC). This includes but is not limited to people management, annual budgeting, 3-year capital planning, 3-year crop rotation planning, farm cooperator relationships, management of temporary staffing needs on the farm and quality of all data collection.

As part of the team you will provide management of external research cooperators and supports regulatory submissions by project. This will involve interaction with technical and regulatory teams (country). External interactions may include both public and private research scientists and influencers.

As a Senior Biologist, in addition to managing a research farm executing project planning including protocol planning, data summaries, presentations for multiple audiences. Interacts with Technical Managers and Marketing to provide leadership as to what and how the product should be developed relative to the market need.

Collect high quality data to establish confidence in Canadian projects both internally with the business and externally with regulators. Interact with Regulatory to provide technical regulatory strategy as it relates to value. Build effective research partnerships with external parties to support product development. Support product launches via transfer of technical knowledge to Tech Development team.

Effectively hire, train, and develop Research Associates, Technicians, and seasonal staff for successful execution of Biology trial research program. Enable high-quality field research results via providing guidance and training to Biologists, technicians, associated and contractors. Lead and models safety culture with people, farms, and field trialing operations.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and enables training opportunities for people growth and development inclusive of all more junior staff on each farm (inclusive of non-direct reports – between 1-5 additional team members including Biologists, Associates). Build and manage local research farm capabilities to achieve key Canadian technical / market targets. Manage research farm targets, budgets, equipment, fleet, and inventory inclusive of capital expenditure.

Member of APN Biology-Canada Field Trial Management Team. Understand customer / market needs to support input into global / regional research targets. Provide vision and leadership for designing internal and external Biology research programs, accordingly.

Minimum 6 years relative field experience, managing field research / product development projects across indications, inclusive of a graduate studies field experience. Experience with the Canadian regulatory environment is beneficial. Experience in managing/oversight people, working with growers, distribution/retail, universities, or consultants would be preferred. Excellent computer skills and proficient in various software programs, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, ARM/SPEAD. Key influencer relationships are well developed such that partnerships on research projects, training curriculum development and implementation are fostered.

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