Job ID: 118687

We are looking for a Manager of North America Soybean Breeding to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As the Manager of North America Soybean Breeding at BASF you will direct Soybean breeding teams across North America to ensure development of superior germplasm, varieties, and a sustainable commercial product pipeline as defined by the strategic plan, to continue market share growth, and to lead implementation of new breeding innovations to support long-term competitiveness.
You will lead the implementation of R&D Innovation strategy, such as Predictive Breeding to support the breeding processes, evaluation and decision making for commercial variety development for the customer and marketplace in support of the growth of BASF cotton crop business.
You will lead, inspire, and develop high-performing breeding team and promote collaboration of the team across R&D and Business stakeholders.

As a North America Soybean Breeding Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Being responsible to drive the development and realization of the regional soybean strategy and to the overall implementation of this strategy as it relates to breeding, trait development, and new product pipeline.  
• Being responsible for technical aspects of soybean breeding needed for realizing of the regional strategic plan. Coordinating the breeding programs in terms of goals, germplasm development, project sharing, and technical standardization.
• Building and maintaining trust, inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. Ensuring alignment with R&D and Business stakeholders, promoting collaboration across key functions.
• Establishing and maintaining solid networks with regional business partners, and to the agronomic community to capture information of relevant trends influencing the business.  Partnering across BASF R&D organizations to support the advancement for crop protection, digital, and seed products.

If you have...

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, plant science, agronomy, agriculture, or Genetics with 10 + years industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial breeding programs, pipeline, and breeding techniques. Knowledge of plant biotechnology and analytical methods.
• Capability to develop new concepts and applications.  Willing to plan and present future needs to Business stakeholders and Leadership through critical and strategic thinking.    
• Excellent Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills are extremely important for interfacing with regional BASF business units, internal and external Research Sector personnel.
• Must have continual interaction and strong leadership with several diverse project and functional teams, both regionally and globally.
• Experience creating and leading direct staff and agile teams is a must. Training and experience in effectively leading teams, including hiring, staff coaching, and developing global teams.
• Cross functional and collaborative mindset; stakeholder alignment & management
• Ability to travel up to 30%, domestically and internationally.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.