Lead, Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience in Johnston, IA seeks an experienced Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Program Leader to advance early transgenic discovery leads and develop strategy for leveraging genome edited, native trait, and transgenic insect control leads across crops.

You will lead cross-functional teams, integrate transgene and trait strategies, drive IP and regulatory-aligned plans, and communicate progress to stakeholders in R&D and business groups.

Qualifications

• PhD in Breeding, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field with >10 years of experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams and influencing across R&D and business stakeholders.
• Experience in commercial seed biotech trait development, preferably in insect control; familiarity with Herbicide Tolerance, Disease Management, and Agronomic traits.
• Proven record of publications and/or patents in plant biotechnology and breeding; insect control focus desirable.
• Strong familiarity with the trait development process preceding commercial development.

Responsibilities

• Connect transgene, native trait, and gene editing strategies for insect control.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to advance IC leads and align discovery with strategy.
• Develop IP strategies to ensure freedom to operate and maximize opportunities.
• Collaborate with R&D and IT to adopt new technologies for faster insect control solutions.
• Translate opportunities into milestone-driven plans and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Scientific communication

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD in Breeding or related field

Job description

Corteva Agriscience in Johnston, IA seeks an experienced Insect Control & Protection Traits Discovery Program Leader to advance early transgenic discovery leads and develop strategy for leveraging genome edited, native trait, and transgenic insect control leads across crops.

You will lead cross-functional teams, integrate transgene and trait strategies, drive IP and regulatory-aligned plans, and communicate progress to stakeholders in R&D and business groups.