Genomic Prediction Technical Lead - #01SOW

• Lead a team of statistical geneticists and data scientists, set strategy, and manage projects in genomic prediction modeling.
• People and technical leadership with focus on creating team environment for individuals to develop and succeed
• Lead innovation using latest advances in machine learning, predictive analytics and optimization algorithms. Identify and drive the development and deployment of new methodologies globally, to accelerate our pipeline and product development efforts.
• Lead development and presentation of compelling, validated stories to all levels of organization, including peers, senior management and internal customers to drive both strategic and operational changes in business
• Develop strong and successful collaborations among various Monsanto R&D teams

Data Science is central to attaining this transformation. We are seeking exceptionally talented individual with a passion for innovation to lead a data science team in our Global Analytics Team within the Breeding Organization. The global analytics team is a cutting edge group that analyzes big data to develop predictive/prescriptive models to accelerate Monsantoâ??s product development. As part of our diverse, highly dynamic group, you will be driving big data challenges and will lead a team of exceptional data scientists with diverse backgrounds (Mathematicians, Statisticians and Engineers) to foster your career growth and development while delivering next-generation scientific breakthroughs. You will provide strategic technical and project leadership in a fast paced R&D team environment to accelerate our efforts on building a data-driven product pipeline, * PhD in Animal or Plant Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Statistical Genetics, Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.

• 3+ years experience in team leadership and people management.
• 3+ years experience in genomic prediction modeling and in statistical programming packages like R, MATLAB and Python.
• Proficiency in machine learning algorithms and complex linear mixed models (GBLUP, Bayesian Genome-wide Regression, Ensembles, Deep Learning, etc.).
• Creative, proactive, bold and out-of-box thinking.
• Proven ability to communicate complex qualitative analysis in clear, precise and actionable manner
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and proven problem solving abilities required to negotiate scope/resources, manage, and project status, and synchronize activities with team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, leading & influencing people at varying levels of responsibility

Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto in June 2018, bringing together Monsantoâ??s leadership in seeds and plant traits with Bayerâ??s leadership in chemical and biological crop protection. By joining forces, we will create even more extensive career opportunities for talent around the world. Weâ??re a global team working to shape agriculture through breakthrough innovation that will benefit farmers, consumers, and our planet.

While we are now Bayer, we will continue to hire using separate career sites until we can integrate our career platforms. We invite you to explore the career opportunities available at the combined company by visiting advancingtogether.com/careers.