Corteva Agriscience is seeking a n experienced and accomplished Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Program Leader to join our dynamic team . The successful candidate will advance early transgenic discovery leads in the biotechnology pipeline and play a pivotal role in creating new trait opportunities in emerging and existing crops by developing the strategy for leveraging genome edited , native trait , and transgenic insect control leads .
What You'll Do:
Connect transgene, native trait, and gene editing strategies for insect control.
Collaborate across R&D and IT to develop, implement, and evolve new technologies that unlock insect control solutions faster, cheaper, and/or in new crops, including but not limited to predictive analytics, protein design, plant expression, genomics, and cellular screening.
Communication and Documentation:
Prepare, contribute, and present scientific presentations to diverse audiences, including regulatory, functional/ scientific, and senior leadership audiences.
PhD in Breeding, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field with >10 years of experience.
Industry or public sector experience in commercial seed biotech trait development preferably in insect control discovery and development with Herbicide Tolerance , Disease Management, and Agronomic traits familiarity desired.
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
