Integrated Breeding Lead Emea South Cucurbits

At BASF | Nunhems, our ambition is to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable. Together with partners, we aim to improve our vegetable varieties and solutions for our customers, the vegetable value chain, and consumers worldwide.

The role
The Integrated Breeding Team Lead reports to the R&D Head of the Region and is an individual contributor leading the cucumber, melon, and watermelon Integrated Crop Teams in the Region EMEA South and the Global R&D Crop Communities for melon and watermelon.

Sets goals for the Integrated Breeding Teams and monitors crop strategy implementation in specified crops.

Leads the Melon and Watermelon Global R&D Crop Communities towards their goals using technical and operational guidance, motivation, and inspiration.

Leads Integrated Breeding Teams in the Region for cucumber, melon, and watermelon.

Is responsible for driving the crop and regional tactical plan process for the crops.

Provides guidance to the Integrated Breeding Team to ensure efficient and effective implementation of technologies in breeding.

Explores current breeding schemes and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Drives the assessment of the research portfolio in specified crops and advises on changes and new research project proposals to the R&D Lead Crop Strategy and R&D Head of Region.

Drives the adoption and implementation of global crop and technology strategies within the framework of his/her respective crops.

Contributes to crop-specific and cross-crop strategy development in R&D technologies as part of a global community of Integrated Breeding Team Leads.

Requirements
Education

PhD-level science degree or equivalent through experience.

Established professional career in fields of agronomy, breeding, or plant biotechnology of at least 7 years.

Proven success in multidisciplinary project leadership.

Experience in multiple R&D functions and processes supporting new product development.

Understanding of crop business strategies and principles of value creation in the product and supply chain.

Competences

Leading partially virtual teams.

Driving innovation.

Entrepreneurial, results-oriented.

Collaboration and team-oriented.

Stakeholder management and engagement.

Vision and purpose-driven.

Strategic and analytical thinking.

Broad technical knowledge across disciplines and crops.

Project management skills and mindset.

Familiarity with IT and its application to support business objectives.

Experience working cross-culturally and cross-functionally in diverse environments.

Ability to foster a culture of innovation and coach teams to spark creativity.

Communication Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to lead teams through influence, impact, and persuasiveness.

At BASF, we offer more than just compensation. Our total package includes elements to support your growth at every stage of life—what we call This encompasses competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, lifelong learning and development opportunities, and a collaborative, safe work environment. We continuously evaluate and enhance our global total offer to ensure it balances consistency and flexibility, making BASF an attractive employer worldwide.

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