Crop Genetics Senior Group Lead
Il y a 2 mois
BASF is a multinational company dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural science. We are committed to developing innovative solutions that address global challenges in food security and sustainability. Our diverse team combines expertise in computational protein engineering, artificial intelligence, and plant molecular biology to create cutting-edge technologies that redefine the agricultural industry.
As a Crop Genetics Senior Group Leader, you provide strategic, operational, and disciplinary leadership to the Crop Genetics Team whose competencies in genetics, genomics and native trait discovery contribute to and enhance the global breeding programs. You ensure alignment with global business and BTO strategy, primary stakeholders within Seeds & Traits R&D, and provide plant genetics, genomics, and genotyping expertise throughout the Seeds & Traits organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership/People Focus:
- Build and maintain trust, inspire, motivate, and create development opportunities. Secure and develop an expert team of scientists and support staff with relevant and state of the art technical and analytical skills in crop genetics and genomics through recruitment and training. Ensure alignment internal and with the main stakeholders, promoting collaboration across key functions.
Operational Technology:
- Strategically plan and execute genotyping strategy, competencies and quality of innovative genetics and genomics capabilities for the discovery, characterization and validation of native traits and germplasm enhancements in alignment with the next generation molecular breeding programs.
- Along with Informatics teams, direct and ensure the development, implementation, and use of efficient and effective data repositories to store and retrieve both historical and ongoing molecular marker and genotype data for their application in molecular breeding processes
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain, relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize the contribution. Ensure alignment with the S&T Strategy and R&D stakeholders
- Communicate regularly and effectively to key stakeholders on research opportunities, strategies and outcomes.
Innovation Strategy:
- Propose, develop and lead innovation-based research plans (either directly or by delegation and collaboration) in Crop Genetics based on consultation with strategic leaders in the R&D organization. Ensure harmonized approaches and the enabling of new technology advances with the global Crop Genetics team.
- PhD degree in biological sciences with minimum 7 years relevant experience or equivalent, in-depth knowledge of genetics and molecular technologies.
- At least 5 years of experience in leading research teams where you demonstrated strong people development skills as well as advanced influencing skills with a multi-cultural mindset.
- Experience organizing and managing complex projects, especially in setting and meeting project timelines, including budget planning and managing expenses.
- Experience in global, and multifunctional collaborative initiatives influencing the R&D innovation strategy.
- Experience in creating and leading agile as well as high performing teams based on trust, collaboration, and diversity.
- You have the mobility and flexibility to successfully oversee and engage remote teams and external stakeholders.
- Advanced/Expert scientific knowledge, experience, and skills in diverse Ag-biotechnology areas, particularly in modern crop breeding, genotyping, and data informatics.
- Capability to develop new concepts and applications. Ability to plan present and future needs through critical and strategic thinking.
- Excellent Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills for interfacing with internal and external Research Sector personnel with advanced capability to communicate complex ideas and influence business strategy across functions.
- Proficient in English.
-
Responsibility from day one in a challenging but dynamic work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
-
Competitive compensation including attractive benefits.
-
Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
-
A dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues.
-
Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.
-
A good work-life balance with possibility of remote working according to the company policy.
BASF is a multinational company dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural science. We are committed to developing innovative solutions that address global challenges in food security and sustainability.
If you need more information about the process or the vacancy, please reach out to talent-acquisition-belgium@basf.com
At BASF, the chemistry is right.Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
-
Crop Genetics Senior Group Lead
Il y a 2 mois
Gent, Belgique BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV Temps plein**JOIN THE TEAM**: BASF is a multinational company dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural science. We are committed to developing innovative solutions that address global challenges in food security and sustainability. Our diverse team combines expertise in computational protein engineering, artificial intelligence, and plant molecular biology to create...
-
Sr. Crop Scientist
il y a 4 semaines
Gent, Belgique Inari Agriculture Temps plein**About Inari...** Inari is the SEEDesign company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation - to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a...
-
Regulatory Affairs Specialist Crop Protection
Il y a 4 mois
Gent, Belgique Eastman Temps plein**The job**: We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support the global product stewardship and regulatory affairs Crop Protection team. In close collaboration with business, technology and product management, you give support in protecting the existing portfolio of products and actively engage in projects to extend our growth worldwide. This...
-
Group Leader Position: Ai in Plant Biology
il y a 1 mois
Gent, Belgique VIB Temps pleindevelopment of new AI architectures for cell biology, developmental biology, (a)biotic stress response, systems biology, quantitative genetics, evolutionary genomics, - development of foundation models of cell and genome function using single-cell and spatial multi-omics data. - AI-based modeling of cell morphology and tissue function using imaging and...
-
Senior Lab Technician Plant Genomics and Molecular
Il y a 6 mois
Gent, Belgique Protealis Temps plein**Why do we need you?** At Protealis we develop the best possible crop genetics in terms of agronomic performance for the farmer, and in terms of usefulness for the food industry and consumers of plant-based products. Genetic marker technologies and trait development platforms are crucial to a modern high-tech breeding program. In this context we are...
-
Group Leader E&i
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique Madison IT & Engineering Recruitment Temps plein**Beschrijving**: Voor een wereldspeler in de chemie regio Gent zijn we momenteel op zoek naar een Group Leader E&I. De Hoofdtaak van de Group Leader is het organiseren en coördineren van de afdeling E&I om de continuïteit van de fabriek te verzekeren. Als Group Leader E&I ben je verantwoordelijk voor het aansturen van 20 personen. Hier zitten...
-
Field and Greenhouse Technician
Il y a 7 mois
Gent, Belgique Protealis Temps pleinProtealis develops superior seeds and seed technologies for legume crops that are adapted to our local north-western European environment. This creates new opportunities for European farmers to help overcome Europe’s protein deficit through the production of more local, sustainable plant proteins as an alternative for meat and milk proteins. **Why do we...
-
Group Leader Engineering
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique HAYS Temps pleinLeidinggevende ervaring | coachen | technische productie omgeving | Volvo | Gent Voor de productieafdeling van Volvo Trucks in Gent is Hays op zoek naar een ingenieur met ervaring voor het aansturen en coachen van ingenieurs als group leader engineering. **Over de organisatie** De Volvo truckfabriek in Gent is de grootste vrachtwagenfabriek van de Volvo...
-
Sales Agronomist
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique Protealis Temps pleinProtealis develops superior seeds and seed technologies for legume crops that are adapted to our local North-European environment. By combining innovation in breeding and nitrogen fixation we create new opportunities for European farmers to help overcome Europe’s protein deficit and provide local sourcing options for the growing number of producers of meat...
-
Belgium Security Business Group Lead
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique Avanade Temps pleinAs the Security Business group lead/Country Security Practice lead, you will lead the Technology practice and business in Belgium related to Cybersecurity. This role is responsible for leads Avanade’s Technology Business Group (BG) for Belgium and is responsible for the strategic direction of the technology propositions, offerings, and capabilities in the...
-
Senior Advisor Accountancy
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique PIA Group Temps pleinGent - Klaar voor een nieuwe hoofdstuk in jouw carrière? Samen streven we naar een duurzame relatie en bouw je mee aan de PIA Group van morgen. We hebben kantoren over heel Vlaanderen, maar kijken graag samen met jou welk kantoor het best bij jou past. Expert - Voltijds - Specialisatiemogelijkheden - 6+ jaar ervaring Klaar voor een nieuwe start in een PIA...
-
Group Leader Formulation
Il y a 4 mois
Gent, Belgique Ardena Temps plein**About us** As a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) within the pharmaceutical industry, **Ardena** is dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical companies, from virtual biotech to major players, in bringing their valuable molecules to the clinic and market. Our commitment extends to providing a comprehensive and integrated...
-
Junior Discovery Breeder
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV Temps plein**JOIN THE TEAM**: Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity's basic needs: food, feed, and energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management - so that we can effectively contribute to improving people's lives and business'...
-
Sr. Phenotyping Scientist
il y a 4 semaines
Gent, Belgique Inari Agriculture Temps plein**About Inari...** Inari is the SEEDesign company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation - to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a...
-
Senior Group Leader Digital Product
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV Temps plein**JOIN THE TEAM**: Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity's basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management - so that we can effectively contribute to improving people's lives and business'...
-
Senior Group Leader Digital Automation
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV Temps plein**JOIN THE TEAM**: Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity's basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management - so that we can effectively contribute to improving people's lives and business'...
-
Plant Geneticist
Il y a 6 mois
Gent, Belgique BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV Temps plein**JOIN THE TEAM**: Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity's basic needs: food, feed, and energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management - so that we can effectively contribute to improving people's lives and business'...
-
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Il y a 5 mois
Gent, Belgique PIA Group Temps pleinGent - Heb jij al enkele jaren ervaring binnen rekrutering? Haal jij het "YES!" moment nog steeds uit de juiste kandidaat vinden, opvolgen en onboarden? Dan ben jij de Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist waar PIA Group naar op zoek is! Expert - Voltijds - Bedrijfswagen - Flexibele uren - Kantoor dicht bij huis **Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist met...
-
Group Supply Chain Excellence Director
Il y a 4 mois
Gent, Belgique Beaulieu International Group Temps plein**A new challenge?** **Are you a highly skilled and visionary leader with a passion for optimizing supply chain operations? Do you possess the strategic acumen and experience to drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation within a global supply chain network? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Supply Chain...
-
Molecular Plant-microbe Scientist
Il y a 2 mois
Gent, Belgique VIB Temps plein**About PSB and the Goormachtig/Rhizosphere lab**: The project is situated within the European effort to introduce soybean as a protein crop for sustainable agriculture in Northwestern Europe. In a collaborative effort with Ghent University and ILVO, we will pinpoint optimal soybean-rhizobia combinations for efficient nitrogen fixation when applied at...
