Precision Breeding Strategist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Development Scientist to join our team at Bayer. As a key member of our Crop Science division, you will play a critical role in the execution of our Precision Breeding strategy for product development and commercialization of hybrids that supply the Seeds & Traits portfolios for specified pipelines.

• Provide technical leadership and insight to prioritize, develop, implement, and advance innovations into the pipeline, as well as support market development for national and regional brands to support the seed & trait portfolios towards markets in Breeding regions (NA/LATAM/APAC/EMEA) and related global markets.
• Mentor peers or colleagues in key areas of expertise that support personal development, as well as identification of key areas of opportunity for new technology implementation and/or process improvements/priorities simultaneously.
• Design, develop, and execute technical strategies required for soybean product development aligned with market needs to deliver genetic gain in the short- and long-term.
• Lead and influence multi-function teams within home region and across other world regions to support innovation projects for Precision Breeding, with a key focus on driving product performance through digital transformation and new technology development and deployment.
• Interact with partners internal and external to assure implementation of technical strategy for developing new commercial products.
• Contribute to and influence strategic planning and problem solving at division and group levels.
• Demonstrate scientific and managerial influence to achieve team and organizational goals.
• Explore creative and novel programs to create new business opportunities.
• Support new product launches with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships around the world to support and enhance the global landscape of plant biology technologies.
• Effectively communicate Bayer Crop Science goals and objectives to all relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture in the site.

• PhD or Master in Agricultural Science, Pathology, Genetics, Crop Science, or Product Management.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrated experience leading and influencing activities of cross-functional teams without direct reporting relationships.
• Ability to lead and influence key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities; facilitates solutions.
• Results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with and a demonstrated ability to perform data analysis with large datasets.
• Strong ability in building cross-functional partnerships and influence others to drive results and innovation focused in solving business problems.
• Customer-centricity, with proven record of identifying customer needs, prioritizing resources, and bring timely and sustainable solutions.

• PhD with 6 years relevant experience, MA/MS with 10 years relevant experience, BA/BS with 12 years relevant experience.
• Experience in analysis of large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, as well as coding experience in R, Python, or similar software.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with automated phenotyping/remote sensing and the interpretation of imaging data.

• This position comes with the use of a vehicle.
• Competitive compensation and rewards package.
• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture.
• Career development and global opportunities.
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings.