Corteva Agriscience · 1 day ago
Automation and Phenotyping Lead
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCorteva Agriscience is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Automation and Phenotyping Lead within the Controlled Environment function. This role is responsible for leading a team of researchers and delivering on biotechnology production pipeline targets while partnering with domain experts to implement innovative technology solutions.
AgricultureFarmers MarketFarming
Responsibilities
Lead a high performing team of researchers within the function
Deliver on production targets to meet the expectations of a dynamic and growing biotechnology pipeline
Leverage key performance indicators and data driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement
Partner with internal and external innovation providers to identify, evaluate, and recommend next generation phenotyping and plant movement automation technologies
Build capital justifications that influence future automation and infrastructure investment decisions
Collaborate with production leads to successfully implement new technology solutions
Facilitate the rollout and adoption of proven technology solutions across additional Corteva controlled environment facilities when necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, agricultural technology, biological sciences, or related field
10+ years of experience and working knowledge with high throughput production automation systems in the agricultural biotechnology domain
Ability to create and articulate complex business strategies to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Strong people leadership, coaching, and relationship building skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong safety culture
Benefits
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
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
Company
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7B2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2019-06-03IPO
Leadership Team
Dave Johnson
Automation Coordinator
Stefano Turati
Global Regulatory Leader and Business Partner - Herbicide
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