Job Description

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.

Senior Quantitative Genetics Scientist (m/f/d)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and advancement of quantitative genetics innovations within the Product Design pipeline
• Execute the quantitative genetics technical strategy to design improved cohorts of germplasm that align with Product Concept targets, from initial crossing through to handoff to Product Development
• Support quantitative genetics projects focusing on the implementation of Precision Breeding technical innovations in Product Design
• Contribute strong technical expertise in coding, delivering, and utilizing models, algorithms, and systems for breeding program design and optimization, including breeding goal definition, optimization of automated crossing processes, genetic evaluation, and large-scale data acquisition optimization
• Identify key opportunities for new technology implementation and/or process improvement, while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and design-centric culture
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams across Product Design and partners in various global regions (NA, LATAM, and APAC) to support innovation projects in Precision Breeding, with a strong emphasis on driving genetic gain and product performance through enhanced quantitative genetics development and deployment in at least one crop
• Uphold the Health, Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture at the site

WHO YOU ARE

• PhD in Quantitative Genetics, Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, or a related scientific field with several years of relevant experience; or an MS degree with significant years of experience in developing quantitative genetics methods for routine use in breeding programs
• Proven experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence the activities of cross-functional teams without direct reporting relationships
• Skilled in leading and influencing key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities, facilitating effective solutions
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experienced in analyzing large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, and proficient in coding in C, Fortran, or similar programming languages
• A track record of success with several years of experience in deriving quantitative genetics theory and in coding, delivering, and utilizing algorithms and systems in at least two of the following areas:
• Breeding program design and optimization
• Breeding goal definition
• Optimization of automated crossing processes
• Genetic evaluation
• Optimization of data acquisition at scale in plant or animal breeding programs

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award
• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

Be you. Be Bayer.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: ​ ​ ​ Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Hürth-Knapsack​

​ ​Division: ​ Crop Science​

Reference Code: 859509​