Product Design Principal Scientist

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Product Design Principal Scientist

GET TO KNOW OUR AREA:

The Product Design within Breeding area is responsible for translating advanced scientific data (genomic, phenomic, and environmental) into strategic germplasm design decisions, ensuring products meet agronomic, market, and pipeline needs. The team operates at the intersection of science, strategy, and execution, working in close integration with Breeding, Analytics, Plant Biotechnology, Field Solutions, and Product Development to drive innovation and value creation.

YOUR MISSION WILL BE TO:

• Provides leadership to coordinate the technical strategy to design improved cohorts of germplasm that are aligned with Product Concept targets from initial crossing through the handoff to Product Development
• Leverages model outputs to achieve measurable improvement of quantitative traits under selection
• Acts as a key stakeholder to drive strong collaborative relationships with field testing, data science, engineering, molecular breeding, logistics, trait integration, Product Development, Market Development, and Commercial organizations to deliver a robust product pipeline
• Ensures meaningful knowledge and data transfer during transition points per crop cycle timelines
• Proactively identifies key areas of opportunity for new technology implementation and/or process improvement, while positively contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and design-centric culture
• Integrates and leadsprojects/initiatives with partner teams and across world regions (NA, LATAM, EMEA, APAC) to guide development and implementation of Precision Breeding
• Attracts and develops talent and serves as a mentor for peers or colleagues in key areas of expertise that support personal development
• Supports the Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct and Human Rights policies and culture

ARE YOU READY FOR THE POSITION?

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Genetics (human, animal or plant), Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related scientific field, combined with deep, hands-on experience in breeding programs, genetics, or applied data science projects.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals
• Demonstrated experience leading and influencing activities of cross-functional teams without direct reporting relationships
• Ability to lead and influence key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities; facilitates solutions
• Results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
• Experience in analysis of large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, biostatistics, and functional genomics
• Experience coding experience in R, Python or similar software
• Strong collaboration ability demonstrated through building cross-functional partnerships and influencing others to drive results and solve business problems
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex problems
• Fluency in English
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What else you’ll find here:

At Bayer, we care deeply about the well-being of our people. That’s why our benefits are built around three essential pillars: integrated health, financial well-being, and life balance. Together, they support a healthier, more fulfilling life – inside and outside of work.

Here’s a glimpse of what we offer:

• Encouragement for a healthy lifestyle
• Support in identifying and monitoring physical and mental health risks
• Initiatives focused on health promotion, prevention, and care
• Real balance between personal and professional life
• Guidance for personal financial planning
• Insurance and private pension plans to help you build a secure future

And of course, we also offer a full range of market-standard benefits, including medical and dental care, life insurance, meal benefits, Wellhub (formerly Gympass) and TotalPass.

What makes us different:

• Flexible/hybrid work model*
• Short Fridays and extended holiday breaks*
• Flexible vacation planning (within legal guidelines)
• Language courses – Free access to standard courses through our partner Education First (EF), in multiple languages like English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, and Swedish
• Pharmacy subsidy – 50% discount on Bayer over-the-counter products, and full coverage for prescription Bayer medications
• Conte Comigo – A support program offering psychological assistance, help with substance dependency, and legal and financial counseling
• Bem Nascer – A special package of exclusive benefits for new parents
• Childcare assistance – Additional support for parents welcoming a new child
• Parental leave – A benefit designed to strengthen family bonds, offering equal opportunities for all parents, regardless of gender identity or family structure
• Private pension plan – A long-term savings plan with a 200% company match on your contributions
• Unico Skill: an educational hub offering 26,000+ courses from 90+ renowned institutions, including undergraduate and graduate programs, MBAs, short courses, mentoring, and language classes.

*Benefits may vary depending on your role and location.