About this role
The Molecular Platforms (MP) team in Corteva Agriscience plays a critical role in the discovery, development, and optimization of microbial and small molecule natural product active ingredients. We are seeking a Synthetic Biology Leader to join us and lead a team of molecular biologists at our Indianapolis Global Business Headquarters.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead a multi-disciplinary technical team with a focus on people development, talent acquisition, and performance management. • Establish and refine the technical synthetic biology strategy and team goals in alignment to Corteva’s R&D and business objectives, and through close collaboration with MP leadership. • Drive new initiatives, technology evaluations, and process improvements through strong partnerships with colleagues spanning Corteva R&D. • Effectively communicate updates to stakeholders, including project leaders and R&D leadership. • Deliver internal and external presentations, identify and capture IP, ensure strong documentation practices, and drive publications as appropriate.
What Skills You Need:
• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related scientific field. • 8-10 years of work experience in industry setting and/or applied research. • Experience with microbial strain improvement and metabolic engineering strategies. • Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and technical writing skills.
What makes you stand out:
• Experience leading a technical team (>5 people). • Experience with microbial fermentation (microtiter, lab scale, and/or pilot scale) and bioprocess development process. • Familiarity with microbial genomics.
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program • Learn more about our total rewards package here –Corteva Benefits • Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.