• Job Description

  Req#: 794349

  At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

  Innovation, Science and Engineering Senior Scientist

  YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  
  In this role, you will serve as a project leader and consultant for multi-disciplinary Seed Production Innovation (SPI) projects focused on improving yield, efficiency, capacity, reliability & quality globally. You will partner with various teams within Product Supply and across Bayer to drive the development of innovative seed production technologies and explore new applications across crops and functions globally. You will also serve as a liaison between Innovation Science Engineering's (ISE) Science team and the Data and Analytics Community and bring in data and analytics tools to solve business problems.

  
  The primary responsibilities of this role, Innovation, Science and Engineering Senior Scientist, are to:

  • Be a member of a cross-functional team focused on translating innovative ideas into conceptual designs, prototypes, proposals, and help implement projects at our production locations;
  • Identify research projects and develop new protocols based on cutting edge research and innovations in the technical field of plant reproductive biology, emerging sensor technology, and data analytics;
  • Lead the design, execution and analysis of experiments to better understand/characterize the physiological & developmental response of crop plants to various treatments aiming to improve plant performance and to drive the discovery, development and deployment of novel technologies;
  • Design workflows and studies, collect, record, and interpret data appropriately;
  • Provide prototyping and data analytics support for other team projects if needed;
  • Provide regular and timely update on project status, key milestones, challenges and next steps to key stakeholders and leadership;
  • Supervise three or more contract researchers;
  • Foster & promote a culture of safety, innovation, inclusion, customer focus & collaboration;
  • Partner with Legal and IP teams to ensure that all pollen research and related efforts are in compliance with Freedom to Operate (FTO) and Intellectual Property (IP) valuation processes.

  WHO YOU ARE

  
  Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE (Leadership Integrity Flexibility Efficiency) values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

  Required Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree;
  • Experience in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical/Agricultural Engineering or a related field;
  • Possess clear examples of taking initiative, identifying new methods and approaches and challenging assumptions;
  • Proven track record of managing complex inter-disciplinary initiatives;
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and trouble shooting skills, and a demonstrated ability to properly interpret research results and quickly set new directions;
  • Demonstrated ability to drive projects from conception to completion;
  • Demonstrated ability to build prototypes, to develop prediction models, and to integrate software with hardware;
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate, collaborate and work effectively in fast-paced team-oriented environment;
  • Strong communication skills to all levels of leadership & team members with diverse backgrounds;
  • Knowledge of statistical tools; experience in planning and executing experimental designs as well as analyses and interpretation of data;
  • Willingness to travel at least 10% of time.

  
  Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD;
  • Masters with five plus years research experience in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical/Agricultural Engineering or a related field.

  Relocation may be offered for this position.
  

  YOUR APPLICATION

  Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
  Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
  Location:	United States : Missouri : Creve Coeur
  Division:	Crop Science
  Reference Code:	794349

  Contact Us
  Email:	hrop_usa@bayer.com

• About the company

  Bayer AG is a German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.

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