Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Lead

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** Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Program Leader
** to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will advance early transgenic discovery leads in the biotechnology pipelinein creating new trait opportunities in emerging and existing crops by developing the strategy for leveraging genome edited, native trait, and transgenic insect control leads. and play a pivotal role
** Connect transgene, native trait, and gene editing strategies for insect control.
** and gene editing for insect control/protection traits in existing and emerging crops and integration 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.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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.
* 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 planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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