Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine in 2020 as one of America’s Best Employers. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future. 

Where we create Chemistry

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Provide the company with new varieties in their target market segments by searching for the appropriate genetic resources and implementing the best technologies and methods available.

Job description

Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following:

• Ensure constant flow of commercially successful varieties that meets company Crop Strategy and consumer needs, by applying proven breeding methodologies in combination with new technologies
• Define the breeding strategy and develop a genetic improvement program to create new and original varieties in line with company business objectives and market needs.
• Develop and maintain a well-planned breeding program that is balanced and provides commercial products for key markets.
• Formulate, design and implement specific breeding targets for each breeding segment based on Crop Strategy. Identify promising results from different fields of research and integrate them in the breeding program.
• Partner with Global and Regional Product Specialist to Translate Crop Strategies and tactics into new commercial products in order to gain Market Share and Leadership in Americas.
• Prepare, implement and monitor crop budgets and operational plans for the breeding program.
• Manage, support and direct the breeding team and breeding related activities in line with the breeding plan, guidelines and procedures and corporate values and vision.
• Manage, direct, and coordinate after approval of the Head Breeding and in cooperation with HR, the personnel within the breeding team located on the site and on external sites, including appraisal, training and development and career planning by using HR instruments, guidelines, procedures and advise in order to select and maintain competent employees and ensure an efficient and effective functioning breeding team.
• Design and implement trialing plans for key markets.
• Stay current with technology developments in pertinent sciences and introduces innovation to breeding program where appropriate; and monitor the position of competitor's products.
• Develop awareness of market context and aligns program direction strategic and technical accordingly.
• Communicate and discuss various breeding strategies with other breeders to achieve breeding goals in the most effective manner
• Coordinate the implementation of programs through a network of breeding stations and screening sites and leverage current research technologies.
• Manage and Maximize the use of all resources allocated to the breeding program(s): human, technical, budget/financial
• Strategically collaborate with key partners, internal and external.
• Significant travel international/domestic (>50%)
• Interact with product development, marketing and sales personnel, and major customers to evaluate and identify new commercial hybrids.
• Provide quality leadership for internal and external customers in all assigned tasks, while upholding values at all times: inclusive of constructive problem solving, facilitating creative improvements, and inspiring others creative improvements, and inspiring others

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Experience-Education (Required):

• M.Sc. (>10 years' commercial plant breeding experience) or PhD  (>3 years' commercial plant breeding experience) in plant breeding, genetics, agronomy, horticulture or related field
• Must be proficient in Spanish and English.

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• Professional experience in commercial plant breeding
• Strong grasp of classical genetics and applied field research
• Demonstrated success in the application of genomics or molecular markers to operational breeding programs
• Proficiency in quantitative genetics, data management and statistic al analysis
• Expertise in experimental design and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to work and provide leadership on cross-functional teams
• Intercultural management experience;
• Knowledge of Breeding and affiliated technologies;
• In depth working knowledge of horticulture, agronomy, genetics, pathology, statistics, physiology and molecular genetics
• People Management and Budgeting
• Team player
• Organization and planning
• Computer skills (data management, management information systems, databases, spread sheets, statistical software)
• Work independently, as well, in in cross divisional Crop Teams
• Communication Skills
• Functional Competencies: Innovation, Influencing, Entrepreneurship.

Location: The position is will be based in Acampo, CA with >50% international travel to Mexico and The Netherlands.

Travel: International and domestic >50% 

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.

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