Regional Lead NA Field Testing - North - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.Regional Lead NA Field Testing - NorthRegional Lead NA Field Testing - NorthThe Regional Lead is responsible for leading multiple breeding field testing sites in the given geography and delivering data necessary to support product advancement and new technology implementation in major row crops, including corn (maize), soybean, cotton, canola, or wheat. Direct report team members may include leaders of people leaders as well as individual contributors. The Regional Lead will be successful through establishing a strong regional culture of safety, compliance excellence, high quality data return, coaching and personal development, efficiency, and collaboration. The ability to think and act strategically in alignment with Bayer’s LIFE values (Leadership, Innovation, Flexibility, and Efficiency) are key to success in the role.Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position which may be located at either: Winnipeg/Headingley, MB; or Guelph/Mississauga/Ottawa, ON; or Saskatoon, SK.What you will do:

• Establish and maintain a strong regional team culture and influence a North America Breeding Field Testing level structure that ensures safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayers HSE, Compliance and Stewardship requirements, and Business Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards;
• Lead the personal development of team members and the implementation of a cohesive team environment through coaching, counseling, recognition, and providing clear and timely feedback and lead the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process for new full time team members when needed;
• Change champion to drive development and implementation of novel innovation to enhance field testing efficiency and continuously improve data quality;

• Develop and implement regional strategy required to meet project and organizational goals, act as the primary point of contact for Plant Breeders, planners, scientists, and other partners with regards to projects being carried out by the regional team;
• Leverage metrics to gauge team performance while sharing and incorporating best practices to further enhance data quality;
• Work towards continuous improvement of all agricultural practices and processes across the region and enterprise either through direct action or through the work of the team;
• Partner with key stakeholders and partners to ensure cross functional business objectives are attained;
• Lead the planning and implementation of activities with the help of the team and others to engage the local community in a positive way and help meet company sustainability objectives, serve as an externally facing point of contact for the region.

Who you are:

• Ph.D. degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR M.S. degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR B.S. degree with 12+ years relevant experience.
• Five years of demonstrated people leadership experience of complex organizations.

• Capability to clearly present information and influence others through oral and written communication.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Financial management of regional budgets, including forecasting, cost management, capital planning, and expenditures.

This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities

• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.Learn more about our values and purpose at: https://www.bayer.com/en/ca/canada-our-purpose-valuesAll referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.The successful candidate may be based in Canada or the United States. For candidates interested in the US posting; please apply through requisition number: 684442Application Deadline: September 23, 2022#LI-CA#LI-Remote#LI-Hybrid#LI-OnsiteBayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.Location:Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg || Canada : Manitoba : Headingley || Canada : Ontario : Guelph || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || Canada : Saskatchewan : SaskatoonDivision:Crop ScienceReference Code:717861Quick Apply

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