Inspiring (Senior) Team Leader Plant Genome Engineering (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

At BASF, we believe that great leadership is the foundation of innovation and growth.

 

In our organization, we value individuals who take ownership of their work and are accountable for their actions. We foster a can-do attitude to achieve success.

 

BASF is a multinational company dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural science. We are committed to developing innovative solutions that address global challenges in food security and sustainability.

Within BASF Seed and Traits R&D, the Plant Genome Engineering team is embedded in Trait Research that focuses on trait discovery, engineering, and evaluation.

Our team combines state-of-the-art transformation techniques, tissue culture and plant regeneration activities to deliver genome engineered plants with differentiating traits through transgenesis, genome editing and mutagenesis.

We are also highly experienced in workflow-based operational organization aimed at minimizing costs and timelines while ensuring quality.

We are looking for a motivated, results-oriented Team Leader to join our Plant Genome Engineering Team at the R&D Innovation Center in Gent, Belgium. A people manager, who is passionate about collaboration and developing high-performing teams.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Within our Plant Genome Engineering Competency Team, you will be responsible for a team of specialists and technicians.
• You will run processes of people and team development, including performance management, conflict resolution, coaching and talent development.
• You will ensure that your team is compliant with all existing safety, stewardship and quality standards.
• You will manage human, scientific, infrastructure & financial resources in line with business strategy.
• You will contribute to our Trait Research Strategy and coordinate its implementation through planning and prioritization to ensure that research projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• You will contribute to our technical and digital innovation strategy to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our Plant Genome Engineering processes by translating requirements into practical projects with relevant milestones.
• You will be hands-on involved in the lab, actively driving initiatives and empowering others to take ownership of their roles.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• You are an inspiring leader who gets energized by working with people.
• You can demonstrate maturity in people management through multi-year experience in developing and coaching specialists and technicians in line with individual and company needs and aspirations.
• You have experience with Human Resources management.
• You have up-to-date knowledge of the feasibility, timelines, and costs of plant biotechnology R&D lab processes, along with strong project and stakeholder management skills to effectively plan, prioritize, and coordinate our Plant Genome Engineering activities.
• With experience in workforce planning and prioritization, you know how to drive our Plant Genome Engineering operations and technologies.
• You have an innovative mindset for improving processes and efficiency, using your technical and digital skills and experience.
• You have strong communication and presentation skills and will promote collaboration across key functions in our complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
• You have a Master’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent through experience with at least 5 years of (lab) experience. Experience in plant tissue culture, regeneration, transf