Scientist II Field Innovation
BayerUpdate time: September 17,2020
Job Description

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Scientist II Field Innovation, are to: 

 

  • Innovate, develop and implement advanced research workflow, imagery and equipment concepts to help drive efficiency and effectiveness in field testing and other areas within the company where applicable;
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams focused on translating innovative ideas related to improving plant reproductivity into conceptual designs, prototypes, proposals and help implement projects at our breeding locations;
  • Partner with Legal and Intellectual Property (IP) teams to ensure that all related efforts are following FTO and IP valuation processes;
  • Provide regular and timely updates on project status, key milestones, challenges and next steps to key stakeholders and leadership;
  • Drive new technology development relative to precision breeding, product placement and other strategies that accelerate genetic gain in Breeding and can be implemented at the field level;
  • Build relationships with external partners to identify innovation opportunities and help build out for implementation and utilization within Breeding;
  • Comply with all regulatory compliance guidelines for Confined Release and Stewarded Trial material;
  • Manage budgets and resources needed for project development and team support.

 

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:

 

  • B.S. in Agriculture or related discipline with at least seven years of experience In Agronomy, Sales, Field Development or R&D related roles OR M.S. with at least five year of relevant experience in agriculture or related discipline OR Ph.D. with at least three years of experience in agriculture or related discipline;
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with full-time and/or part-time employees or successfully managing projects through influence;
  • 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 orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously;
  • Strong communication, decision-making, prioritization and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong domain knowledge and understanding of crop production and field research practices;
  • Demonstrates flexibility in an agile work environment;
  • Strong computer skills related to data acquisition, organization, and analysis;
  • Strong working knowledge of research operations and ability to interpret / interact with large data sets;
  • Proven ability to help multiple stakeholders understand and implement modern agricultural research concepts;
  • Ability to delegate and trust decision making process deeper in the organization;
  • Travel (25%) to evaluate innovation science projects, meet with direct reports or other conduct other critical business activities;
  • Valid driver's license with ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as needed.
  • This role can be located in the following areas:
    • Glyndon, MN
    • Waco, NE
    • Huxley, IA
    • Monmouth, IL
    • Jerseyville, IL,
    • Waterman, IL
    • Scott, MS
    • Lubbock, TX 

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