Trait & Seed Innovation Lead

• At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.

We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.

• Trait & Seed Innovation Lead

• YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary responsibilities of this role, Trait & Seed Innovation Lead, are to: + Lead trait integration strategy and execution across 4 crops (corn, soybean, canola, and cotton) for the 4 global commercial hubs.

Includes incorporation of biotech, native, and gene editing traits into elite germplasm. + Lead winter nursery research seed production strategy and execution for 5 crops across 8 global research seed production centers. Includes seed production for breeding and biotechnology research activities. + Lead development and implementation of protected culture strategy for corn, soybean, cotton, and canola. Building visibility across all 27 crops which include vegetables. + Apply advanced analytics and operations research to create a "no-touch" pipeline. + Deliver innovative solutions for seed production, trait integration, and global seed logistics through the application of advanced marker technology, advanced analytics, and new automation and imaging equipment + Translate industry trends, emerging and disruptive technologies in breeding, marker technology, agronomy, and their applicability to accelerate Bayer's business strategy. + Responsible for leading a group of ~ 200 FTEs across 13 countries and 15 research facilities. + Deliver over the next decade, with the help of other R D Homes/Platforms, 4 of the 10 blockbusters for our Crop Science Business. + Place a high priority on building leadership and talent pipeline by selecting, attracting, retaining, developing and leading an inclusive and empowered team. +

• _Digital & data fluency:_
• proficient on core digital tools and workflows; coach of key data literacy and IP/Governance principles; able to critically assess analytics and AI outputs from a business point of view; cost‑aware use of digital resources. +
• _Information management & collaboration:_
• Cross‑functional digital collaboration, active socialization of information across the enterprise and beyond their own 'team', visionary and catalyst of digital and AI adoption. + Fiscally responsible for capital and budgetary oversight and for care and maintenance of company assets. + Strong focus and lead by example in the HS&E, Compliance, Ethics, IP and Human Rights space.

• WHO YOU ARE

• Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Required Qualifications:

• + PhD in science with minimum 8 years relevant experience, MS with minimum of 10+ years relevant experience.

Applied plant breeding and/or genetics background with operational experience a benefit. + Experience including technology and/or business strategy development across a diversified agricultural product portfolio and implementation; and driving innovation adoption. + Proven track record of cross-cultural leadership. + Excellent leadership skills by working and managing across countries with an enterprise level thinking mind set. + Track record of driving changes, leading innovation and continuing organizational change. + Excellent interpersonal skills, influence, communication, storytelling and representation towards a critical public, NGO and customer audiences. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $191280- 286920. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

• YOUR APPLICATION

• Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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• Location:

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United States :

Missouri :

Chesterfield

• Division:

• Crop Science

• Reference Code:

• 869137
• Contact Us

• Email:

• hrop_usa@bayer.

com