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Bayer · 3 days ago

Tech Lead Soil Health

Creve Coeur, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all soil research and conservation initiatives, including development and management of priority projects and partnerships.

Lead and guide the soils program portfolio, collaborating with R&D and product teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Provide scientific direction and vision for the company's soil program, working closely with partners to conduct research, inform management decisions, and communicate scientific findings.

Drive the advancement of the soil program by overseeing existing projects and spearheading the development of new research initiatives.

Lead proposal development for soil-related projects and facilitate meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.

Cultivate and maintain scientific partnerships, facilitating collaboration with external stakeholders to advance soil research objectives.

Represent the company at scientific conferences, present research findings, and develop science-based products and strategies.

Collaborate with technical teams in Seeds and Crop Protection to leverage synergies across Bayer's product portfolio.

Qualification

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Soil researchAgricultural sectorResearch strategiesSoil healthConservationProposal writingProject managementBudget administrationSoil scienceSoil ecologySoil biogeochemistryStatistical analysisConservation organizationsEcological researchScientific research methodsSoil biologyAgroecosystemsSamplingData analysisManuscript publicationLeadershipCollaborationIndependenceProblem-solving

Required

Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in soil science, agronomy, environmental science, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Proven leadership and experience in managing soil research projects and partnerships within the agricultural sector

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative research strategies addressing key challenges in soil health and conservation

Proficiency in proposal writing, project management, and budget administration

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently, driving projects forward within a team environment

Expert knowledge of advanced soil science, soil ecology, and soil biogeochemistry principles, with proficiency in statistical theory and analysis

Experience working with conservation organizations and ecological research agencies on natural and working lands initiatives

Proficiency in scientific research methods and techniques related to soil biology, ecology, and agroecosystems

Knowledge on sampling, analyzing, and interpreting biotic and abiotic components of soil, generating actionable insights for resource conservation and management

Track record of success in developing technical content for varied audiences and purposes, including manuscript publication, proposal leadership, and project reporting

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits programs

Company

Bayer

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Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.

Founded in 1863

Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10,001+ employees

https://www.bayer.com

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