YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, North America Applied Pathology Testing & Disease Claim Verification Lead, are to: 

• Lead regional AP teams at respective sites to support delivering on KPIs across phenotypic testing, DCV testing, disease diagnostics, new bioassay implementation, bioassay improvement, Phyto sanitation, as well as engagement on customer-centric and outreach initiatives;
• Work closely with AP teams globally to ensure alignment of workflows and collaboratively to advance process improvement initiatives;
• Work closely with other Vegetable Research and development (R&D) leads to develop strategic plans for the optimization of existing workflows and/or design new workflows;
• Work with Discovery Pathology leads/teams to develop strategic plans and assist with implementation of new technologies at respective sites;
• Develop people and teams, recruiting for AP Site Lead or other roles, and driving people strategy to increase effectiveness of AP teams;
• Serve as Global DCV Lead to increase efficiency of DCV through: (i) use of genotypic data and integration of phenotypic data across pathology in collaboration with the DCV Process Lead; (ii) workflow and tool improvements in collaboration with cross-functional partners and the Workflow Strategy Lead.
   

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field with five years of experience in industry R&D setting OR M.S. in Plant Pathology or related field with ten years of experience in industry R&D setting;
• Experience managing and developing direct reports;
• Disease technical know-how coupled with operational acumen;
• Proven ability to lead change, develop talent, influence and lead diverse teams at all levels;
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, envision solutions, drive strategy and lead continuous improvement;
• Outstanding analytical and communication skills;
• Strong initiative and results orientation.