Product design principal scientist – Uberlândia/MG

MG l Minas Gerais
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Biotecnologista
Engenheiro Agrônomo
Zootecnista

Responsabilidades

• Provides leadership to coordinate 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.
• Leverages model outputs to achieve measurable improvement of quantitative traits under selection.
• Acts as a key stakeholder to drive strong collaborative relationships with 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.
• Proactively identifies key areas of opportunity for new technology implementation and/or process improvement, while positively contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and design-centric culture.
• Integrates and leads projects/initiatives with partner teams and across world regions (NA, LATAM, EMEA, APAC) to guide development and implementation of Precision Breeding.
• Attracts and develops talent and serves as a mentor for peers or colleagues in key areas of expertise that support personal development.
• Supports the Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct and Human Rights policies and culture.

Requisitos

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Genetics (human, animal or plant), Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related scientific field, combined with deep, hands-on 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.
• Fluency in English.

Benefícios

• Encouragement for a healthy lifestyle.
• Support in identifying and monitoring physical and mental health risks.
• Initiatives focused on health promotion, prevention, and care.
• Real balance between personal and professional life.
• Guidance for personal financial planning.
• Insurance and private pension plans to help you build a secure future.
• Medical and dental care, life insurance, meal benefits, Wellhub (formerly Gympass) and TotalPass.
• Flexible/hybrid work model.
• Short Fridays and extended holiday breaks.
• Flexible vacation planning (within legal guidelines).
• Language courses – Free access to standard courses through our partner Education First (EF), in multiple languages like English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, and Swedish.
• Pharmacy subsidy – 50% discount on empresa over-the-counter products, and full coverage for prescription empresa medications.
• Conte Comigo – A support program offering psychological assistance, help with substance dependency, and legal and financial counseling.
• Bem Nascer – A special package of exclusive benefits for new parents.
• Childcare assistance – Additional support for parents welcoming a new child.
• Parental leave – A benefit designed to strengthen family bonds, offering equal opportunities for all parents, regardless of gender identity or family structure.
• Private pension plan – A long-term savings plan with a 200% company match on your contributions.
• Unico Skill: an educational hub offering 26,000+ courses from 90+ renowned institutions, including undergraduate and graduate programs, MBAs, short courses, mentoring, and language classes.