YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Principal Scientist, are to: 

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and execution of the technical strategy required for the design and development of pipeline and operations improvements, aligned with the over-arching strategy within or across regions;
• Lead key projects on implementation of Precision Breeding technical innovations within or across regions;
• Integrate and lead multi-function teams across North America to support innovation projects for Precision Breeding, with a key focus on driving genetic gain and product performance through digital transformation, and new technology development and deployment;
• Support the Health Safety and Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct and Human Rights policies and culture in the site.

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. with 6+ years’ relevant experience OR Master's Degree 10+ years’ relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years’ relevant experience;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural 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 orientated with demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects/priorities;
• Familiarity with and a demonstrated ability to perform data analysis with large data sets;
• Experience with automated phenotyping/remote sensing and the interpretation of imaging data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Agricultural Science, Pathology, Genetics, Crop Science, or Product Management.

Domestic Relocation may be avialable for this role.

Sponsorship may be offered for this role.