Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Lead

## Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Lead Apply locations:
Des Moines, Iowa, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
247804W
** Corteva Agriscience
** is seeking an experienced and accomplished
** Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Program Leader
** to join our dynamic team.  The successful candidate will advance early transgenic discovery leads in the biotechnology pipeline and play a pivotal role in creating new trait opportunities in emerging and existing crops by developing the strategy for leveraging genome edited, native trait, and transgenic insect control leads.
** What You'll Do:
**** Connect transgene, native trait, and gene editing strategies for insect control.
*** Develop strategies for native trait and gene editing for insect control/protection traits in existing and emerging crops and integration to deliver existing transgene pipeline and strategy.
* Participate in and provide recommendations for research, product concepts, and strategy to Portfolio and Pipeline leadership.
* Develop and implement IP strategies that ensure freedom to operate (FTO) and maximize market opportunities for Corteva and licensee customers.
** Project Leadership
*** 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 apply project management principles that leverage innovation while ensuring progress on aggressive timelines that meet clearly established advancement criteria and resource targets.
* Translate ambiguous scientific opportunities into clear technical plans, milestone-driven execution, and program recommendations.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders across R & D and Commercial / Business organizations.
** Communication and Documentation:
*** Prepare, contribute, and present scientific presentations to diverse audiences, including regulatory, functional/scientific, and senior leadership audiences.
* Author and contribute to both scientific and intellectual property focused publications in support of product development.
** Implementation of plans:
*** Provide meeting agendas with clearly defined deliverables and decision/recommendation points and ensure matrix project teams are aligned to strategy.
* Lead joint resource demand planning with functional partners.
** What You'll Need:
*** 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.
* Industry or public sector experience in commercial seed biotech trait development preferably in insect control discovery and development with Herbicide Tolerance, Disease Management, and Agronomic traits familiarity desired.
* Proven track record of scientific publications and/or patents demonstrating a strong understanding of plant biotechnology and breeding with an emphasis on insect control desirable.
* Strong familiarity with the trait development process preceding commercial development.
** Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
*** Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
* Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
* 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…