At BASF | Nunhems, our ambition is to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable. Together with partners, we are eager to improve our vegetable varieties and solutions for our customers, the vegetable value chain, and consumers worldwide.
The role The Integrated Breeding Team Lead reports to the R&D; Head of the Region and is an individual contributor leading the cucumber, melon and watermelon Integrated Crop Teams in the Region EMEA South and the General R&D; Crop Communities for melon and watermelon.
Responsibilities
Sets goals for the Integrated Breeding Teams and monitors Crop Strategy implementation in specified crops
Leads the Melon and Watermelon Global R&D; Crop Communities towards their goals using technical and operational guidance, motivation and inspiration.
Leads Integrated Breeding Teams in the Region for cucumber, melon and watermelon.
Is responsible for driving the Crop and Regional Tactical Plan process for the crops.
Provides guidance to the Integrated Breeding Team to ensure efficient and effective implementation of technologies in breeding.
Explores the current breeding schemes and identifies opportunities to improve.
Drives the assessment of the Research Portfolio in specified crops and advises on changes and on new research project proposals to R&D; Lead Crop Strategy and R&D; Head of Region.
Drives the adoption and implementation of global crop and technology strategies within the framework of his / her respective crops.
As part of a Global Community of Integrated Breeding Team Leads you contribute to crop-specific and cross-crop Strategy Development in R&D; technologies.
Requirements Education
PhD level Science degree or equivalent through experience
Work experience
Established professional career in fields of Agronomy, Breeding or Plant Biotechnology of at least 7 years
Proven track record of success in multi-disciplinary project leadership
Experience in multiple R&D; functions and processes necessary to support new product development and Understanding of crop business strategies and of the principles of value creation in the product and supply chain
Competences
Leading partially virtual teams.
Drives innovation.
Entrepreneurial, driving for results.
Strong communication skills.
Collaboration and team player
Stakeholder management and engagement.
Drives vision and purpose.
Strategic and analytical thinking.
Skills / qualifications
Broad technical knowledge across disciplines and crops.
Project management skills and / or mindset.
Familiarity with information technology and its use to support business objectives and processes.
Cross-cultural and cross-functional work experiences and ability to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments.
Builds a culture of innovation; creates an environment that supports creativity and coaches people to spark innovation
Required communication skills
Excellent communication in writing and verbally.
Leading teams through influencing skills, impact, and persuasiveness.
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