Director R&D – Crop Biology Job Description
This is a key leadership role that requires a talented and driven scientific director to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies and products aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and addressing global food security challenges.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in crop biology, with experience in leading projects and project teams, as well as providing scientific and technical expertise. They will be responsible for staying informed about the latest technological developments in the field and strategically managing intellectual property and external partnerships.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to effectively represent the company in scientific communities, conferences, and partnerships.
Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the development of the Discovery & Design strategy in alignment with the science portfolio and the company strategy
* Provide scientific and technical expertise to further develop and execute our soy trait discovery activities
* Lead projects and project teams, designing, implementing, and coordinating fit-for-purpose scientific experiments, tasks, and activities performed by scientists and research assistants
* Analyze and interpret results, translating key findings for communication to broader sets of stakeholders, manage risks, and stay informed about the latest technological developments in the field
Key qualifications include a PhD in Plant Biology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field with 7 years of post-doctoral research experience or equivalent experience in industry.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Deep expertise and domain knowledge in crop biology and plant biotechnology is essential; Knowledge of genome editing technologies
* Strong record of independent research supported by peer-reviewed publications and/or patents
* Able to thrive and deliver results on goals in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly multi-tasking environment
* Demonstrated scientific leadership and project management skills to independently design, implement, coordinate, and drive scientific projects to successful outcomes
Bonus Qualifications:
* Industry experience is a plus
* Experience with soybean is desirable