上海招聘

Role purpose

The purpose of the Applied Genetics Scientist, Corn China role is to improve the performance of Syngenta’s germplasm by developing competitive materials with superior performance, through the deployment of genetic technologies, the generation of readily applicable trait-specific information and the application of genetic information through innovative breeding approaches.

Accountabilities

Lead or participate in China corn germplasm development projects, together with product development scientists, as defined below:

1. Lead or participate in the definition of germplasm development strategies, within objectives given by the breeding product delivery team. In particular, propose germplasm development applications such as genomic selection, marker-based screening, triats introgression (GM and native triats), or recurrent selection wherever appropriate. Also propose or support the evaluation of new approaches wherever appropriate.
2. Responsible for data analysis support to genetic projects and trait introgression projects.
3. Define germplasm development projects, including breeder/scientist partner(s), objectives and outcomes, germplasm base, methods, resources, and timelines.
4. Manage the implementation of germplasm development projects, including liaising with genotyping laboratories, phenotyping facilities and nurseries, and conducting data analysis. Ensure proper project advancement, within budget and timeframe. Maintain tight relationship with and ensure constant involvement of breeders/scientists during project advancement.
5. Report progress and achievements, including consolidation of product performance throughout the breeding Stage Plan.
6. Ensure, with breeders/scientists, adequate characterization of relevant germplasm for germplasm management and IP protection, including maintaining a good understanding of available germplasm (internally and externally), performance and needs.
7. Ensure, for all projects, appropriate technical and business project reviews, as well as portfolio consolidation (including budget and planning insights).

Knowledge, experience & leadership capabilities

An ideal candidate will have the following capabilities in order to excel in this role:

• Must understand commercial breeding pipeline.
• Must understand breeding systems and its standard analyses and traditional means of decision-making within Corn.
• Must understand new analytical tools developed to support breeding decision-making.
• Must have advanced experience working on molecular breeding projects and managing a portfolio of projects.
• Good oral and wrinting English skills

Critical knowledge

• A thorough knowledge of breeding theory and Mendelian genetics (experimental designs, descriptive and test statistics, genetic gain theory, genetic models, linkage disequilibrium, genetic diversity analysis, etc.).
• Good knowledge of and experience with statistical tools and methods involved in genetic information applications (genomic selection - genetic mapping – Mapmaker, Joinmap - QTL mapping – maximum likelihood, CIM, QTLCartographer, PlabQTL – assembly – probability calculations and simulation), genomic selection tools
• Thorough understanding of genotyping systems, in particular SNP’s and Chip genotyping
• Knowledge of one or several specific crop(s) and their breeding.
• Good understanding of plant pathology principles.
• Knowledge of the commercial needs of the seeds business

Critical experience

• Ph.D. with  ≥ 2 years working experience or Masters with ≥ 5 years of working experience in molecular breeding area.

·      Demonstrated project leadership / project management experience (including resource and timeline management) and success in the area of molecular breeding or a related area.

Critical leadership capabilities

·      Excellent organization, communication skills.

• Sets ambitious strategic goals which are aligned to the goals of the company and Seeds Development
• Thinks strategically to gain commitment of stakeholders with compelling communication
• Analyzes information, guidelines, and requirements from outside of and within Syngenta to evaluate alternatives and make effective judgments and proposals
• Makes timely and sound decisions on everyday issues and problems by applying accurate logic, appropriate knowledge, expertise, and common sense
• Demonstrates initiative and a strong commitment to achieving meaningful results, meeting or exceeding goals, and acting on opportunities to create value

先正达集团中国是中国领先的农业科技全球化企业，是先正达集团旗下四大业务单元之一。作为中国农业的创新引擎，先正达集团中国的业务领域包括植保、种子、作物营养、MAP与数字农业。先正达集团中国立足中国、参与全球运营，致力于将全球领先的科技、创新理念、人才资源与中国本土实力、市场洞察、优秀团队有机结合，引领现代农业服务和数字化创新，推动中国农业科技进步和高质量可持续发展，助力中国农业现代化转型升级。

先正达集团中国的愿景是“成为最具创新力的中国农业科技全球化公司”，使命是“让现代农业惠及更多农民和消费者”。2020年销售额达61亿美元，拥有员工近15000名。