Germplasm Enhancement Scientist Job in Bayer

Develop and implement germplasm strategy aligned across regions thru haplotype based germplasm diversity and innovation to develop diverse lines with breeding value to deliver the seed & trait product pipelines across APAC for Corn, Rice, Cotton, Pearl Millet and Mustard crops valued at $300M annual sales

Develop a strong multifunctional team collaboration to implement disruptive germplasm enhancement program thru strong collaborative relationships to leverage diverse germplasm in line with the breeding requirements to drive strategic business initiatives aligned with Corn, Rice, Cotton Pearl Millet and Mustard hybrid crop strategy

• Partner with global team to develop a digital tool to monitor the genetic diversity across APAC pipelines and develop a detailed plan for diversification of pipeline
• Collaborate to explore and resource new and diverse germplasm available in public program
• Develop a germplasm scientist program matrix to achieve the desired goal in timely manner
• Work with genetic discovery scientist and breeding team to understand diversity at genomic level and develop plans to utilize the diverse germplasm
• Supports the breeding programs to deliver genetic gain in the short and long term with focus on germplasm management
• Designs and deliver technical innovations to support breeding by leveraging genomic insights, data science, analytics and developing rapid breeding schemes
• Develop a strong collaborative relationship to leverage internal germplasm and procure public germplasm in line with the breeding requirements
• Supports the Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct and Human Rights policies and culture in the site.
• Independently identifies research opportunities in assigned areas. Identifies opportunities for technical innovation. Aligns core competencies with business objectives. Currently conducts multiple complex scientific projects. Effectively communicates study findings internally and externally.
• Identifies and implements new technologies to continuously improve processes. Demonstrates an expanded sphere of technical influence. Aligns activities to broad business objectives
  

Required Candidate profile

• PhD degree in Plant Breeding & Genetics or other relevant agricultural science with minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience or MS degree with 8+
  
• years of experience in handling germplasm development projects.
  
• Experience in analysis of large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, as well as coding experience in R, Python or similar
  
• software.
  
• Strong ability in building cross-functional and external partnerships and influence others to drive results and innovation focused in solving business
  
• problems.
  
• Customer-centricity, with proven record of identifying customer needs, prioritizing resources, and bring timely and sustainable solutions
  
• Results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously