BASF

Senior Stewardship Manager, Seeds & Traits

BASF

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $108,800 - $149,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the execution of the Global Seed Stewardship and Event Program across the region, ensuring responsible and standardized practices throughout the seed product life cycle—from R&D through commercialization and potential discontinuation.
  • Support the successful development and launch of BASF seeds and events by safeguarding genetic product integrity, strengthening the company’s credibility and competitive positioning, and mitigating risks that could impact the continuity of the seed business.
  • Build trust, motivate and empower Seed Stewardship and Event Program stakeholders (internal employees and third parties) for proper execution and compliance with the requirements of the Seed Stewardship program.
  • Plan and execute the annual activities, typical of the Seed Stewardship Program and Events, to be carried out within North America (Canada, United States).
  • Lead a constructive teaching experience on the requirements of the Stewardship Program of seeds and events that allows the different members of the organization and related third parties to possess a uniform knowledge.

Requirements

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, or a Postgraduate/Master’s/Doctorate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Bring solid experience in agricultural biotechnology and the seed industry.
  • Have experience working in Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Genetic Improvement, or Seed Production.
  • Possess experience implementing integrated management systems, quality assurance, and quality control processes related to agricultural and plant biotechnological materials.
  • Demonstrate strong scientific knowledge of plant biotechnology techniques, plant improvement, agriculture, and quality assurance and control for plant biotechnological materials.
  • Are able to travel 20-30%, domestically and potential international travel.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
  • Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
  • Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
  • Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
  • Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
  • Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
  • Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
  • Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
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