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Product Design Senior Principal Scientist

On-site in Bangkok·Added 4 days ago

Bayer

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Bayer doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Bangkok

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “PhD degree in Genetics (human, animal or plant) Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Science or other relevant scientific field with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or MS degree” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • PhD degree in Genetics (human, animal or plant) Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Science or other relevant scientific field with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or MS degree with 12+ years of experience in breeding programs, genetics or applied data science projects
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals
  • Demonstrated experience leading and influencing activities of cross-functional teams without direct reporting relationships
  • Ability to lead and influence key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities; facilitates solutions
  • Results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
  • Experience in analysis of large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, biostatistics, and functional genomics
  • Experience coding in R, Python or similar software
  • Strong collaboration ability demonstrated through building cross-functional partnerships and influencing others to drive results and solve business problems
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex problems

The role

Product Design Senior Principal Scientist serves as a pivotal Visionary, Architect, Catalyst and Coach within a multi-disciplinary team responsible for leveraging genomic, phenomic, and environmental data to design improved germplasm. The role demands the individual to function as a strategic leader in the delivery of enhanced seed products, data insights, and prescriptions to the Product Development pipeline through utilization of accelerated breeding schemes and innovations in genomics, quantitative genetics, computational biology, and functional genomics. The position necessitates spearheading innovation, understanding, adoption and application to plant breeding of the latest scientific breakthroughs in Germplasm Improvement Science.

What you'll do

  • Spearhead leadership to architect the technical strategy to design improved cohorts of germplasm that are aligned with Product Concept targets from initial crossing through the handoff to Product Development
  • Ensure alignment or resources, needs and usage with partners
  • Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with Breeding R&D and Crop Science partner teams, including field testing, data science, engineering, molecular breeding, logistics, trait integration, Product Development, Market Development, and Commercial organizations to deliver a robust product pipeline
  • Ensures meaningful knowledge and data transfer during transition points per crop cycle timelines
  • Strategically unearth and catalyzes key areas of opportunity for new technology implementation and/or process improvement, while positively driving to a collaborative, innovative, and design-centric culture
  • Initiates, integrates and leads projects/initiatives with partner teams and across world regions (NA, LATAM, EMEA, APAC), crops and technology to guide development and implementation of Precision Breeding
  • Scout, mentor and elevate cross functional talent and serves as a coach and mentor for peers or colleagues in key areas of expertise that support personal development
  • Champion the Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct and Human Rights policies and culture

Reference Code

887772

Functional Area

Biotechnology R&D

Location

Thailand : Bangkok : Bangkok

Employment Type

Regular

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview

  1. Find your perfect match

  2. Give us time

  3. The interview

    A conversation to see whether you and Bayer are a good fit, held virtually or on site, with questions based on the VACC leadership model.

  4. You did it!

  5. Day 1 of your first 100

    Your manager assigns a buddy who arranges first meetings during your first days.

  • Bayer responds to every application within 5 weeks; status is visible in the candidate profile.
  • Interview questions follow Bayer's VACC leadership model (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach).

About Bayer

Bayer is a global life science company with core businesses in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates worldwide and is one of the largest pharmaceutical and agricultural companies, employing over 100,000 people. The company focuses on developing innovative products and solutions in healthcare and nutrition, with a strong emphasis on research and development.

In Spain, Bayer has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, supporting its pharmaceutical, consumer health, and crop science divisions. The company offers a multicultural work environment and is known for its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation. For international professionals, Bayer Spain provides opportunities in data, sales, and field support roles, with a focus on integrating global strategies into the local market.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1863
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Leverkusen, Germany
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
bayer.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Bayer Spain has offices in Barcelona and Madrid, with Barcelona serving as the main hub for its Iberia operations.
  • The company offers a global career framework, making it easier for international employees to transfer between countries.
  • Bayer is committed to diversity and inclusion, with employee networks and policies supporting international hires.
  • The Spanish subsidiary focuses on both consumer health and pharmaceutical divisions, providing a range of roles from sales to data analytics.
  • Bayer provides relocation support and language training for international employees in Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Breeding partner teams: Trait & Seed Innovation, regional Product Development
  • Teams within other Crop Science R&D functions: Plant Biotechnology, Agriscience Research & Insights, Digital Science & Engineering, Market Development, Product Supply, and Crop Strategy

Crop Science

Additional information

Local regulations and legal requirements vary per country of hire and will be discussed with considered candidates individually based on their potential of hire.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL CANADIAN CANDIDATES: This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL GERMAN CANDIDATES: Applications from employees in Germany who may be affected by personnel reduction will treated favorably from other candidates in Germany.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer expects its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer active employees are also expected to disclose their vaccination status and if fully vaccinated, provide proof of vaccination status to Occupational Medicine. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer employees are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements.

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