Rice Insect Control Trait Lead / Ag Biotech Research
Job Description This position will provide technical and operational leadership for rice insect control trait development efforts in the Trait Characterization and Development group at the DuPont Knowledge Center. Specific accountability will be for managing the throughput of the rice insect control trait pipeline through Stages C and D of the Stage and Gateways System. This responsibility encompasses production transformation through Gateway 4 advancements while working in an interactive cross-disciplinary team environment. The position will also provide operational oversight for general greenhouse operations, including plant health and early trait characterization activities.
Responsibilities Provide cross functional leadership and operational oversight for Stage C and D rice insect control trait development activities at the DuPont Knowledge Center.
Oversight for general Greenhouse operations including management of greenhouse-based event characterization and advancement activities.
Provide alignment with internal partners to facilitate smooth and timely flow of materials and information through the pipeline and effectively communicate pipeline status to leadership.
Act as a mentor to TCD staff in reporting line and monitor working practices to insure alignment alignment with Core Values.
Evaluates issues, variables and options effecting trait project progress and arrives at tactical and operational decisions to achieve timely outcomes.
Works with functional management and program leadership to provide input into project planning resource issues and provide technical knowledge as appropriate.
Critically evaluates greenhouse resource allocation needs to balance competing requirements of trait program so all program goals are met.
Provides recommendations and takes personal accountability for meeting project timeline and staff development commitments.
Desired Profile
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of entomology and trait characterization methodologies, technical excellence and leadership field trial design, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Strong project. management skills and the ability to balance the needs of a complex portfolio of projects, experience with managing greenhouse facilities, ability to build winning teams.
Innovation, sustainable customer relationships, building winning teams, good communicator and coach, efficient decision maker, drives execution.
Entomology, plant physiology, plant genetics, field trial design and operations, rice plant health and disease management.
Competencies Core:Innovation, sustainable customer relationships, building winning teams, good communicator and coach, efficient decision maker, drives execution.
Functional and Technical:Entomology, plant physiology, plant genetics, field trial design and operations, rice plant health and disease management.
Experience Minimum 6 years of agricultural biotechnology technical management experience, industrial setting strongly preferred.
Qualifications PhD in entomology, molecular biology, plant physiology or other suitable scientific field.
Experience 6 - 8 Years
Location Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Contact E I DuPont India Private Limited
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