Corteva
Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Lead
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
Project ManagementIntellectual PropertyBioinformaticsCRISPRMolecular BiologyResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingDemand Planning
About the role
- Corteva Agriscience is seeking a n experienced and accomplished Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Program Leader to join our dynamic team.
- We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
- Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategies for native trait and gene editing for insect control/protection traits in existing and emerging crops and integration to deliver existing transgene pipe l ine and strategy.
- Lead cross-functional project teams in a matrixed organization to advance IC leads, including aligning the discovery and early proof of concept of genes/proteins/traits delivering insect control efficacy on key targets.
- Collaborate across R&D and IT to develop, implement, and evolve new technologies that unlock insect control solutions faster, cheaper, and/or in new crops, including but not limited to predictive analytics, protein design, plant expression, genomics, and cellular screening.
- Develop and implement creative solutions and a pply project management principles that leverage innovation while ensuring progress on aggressive timelines that meet clearly established adv ancement criteria and resource targets.
- Author and contribute to both scientific and intellectual property focused publications in support of product development.
- Lead joint resource demand planning with functional partners.
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Requirements
- PhD in Breeding, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field with >10 years of experience.
- Successful track record of aligning and leading cross functional project or program teams with the ability to inform and influence across R&D and business stakeholders.
- Proven track record of scientific publications and/or patents demonstrating a s trong understanding of plant biotechnology and breeding with an emphasis on insect control desirable.
Compensation
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Benefits
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here
- Corteva Benefits
Company info
- Develop and implement IP strategies that ensure freedom to operate (FTO) and maximize market opportunities for Corteva and licensee customers.
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
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