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  • [Photo] Lori Lawler • June 23, 2009

    BACKGROUND

    Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion.

    The mission of Trait Product Development (TPD) R&D is to accelerate innovation in crop traits. This department works in an information-rich environment and utilizes information for excellence in trait design, crop transformation, event characterization and trait introgression. This interdisciplinary group requires a colleague with demonstrated breadth and leadership to design, implement and support informatics and information management (IM) solutions for TPD. There are continuous opportunities for internal and external interactions or collaborations with scientists and computer specialists to successfully implement novel solutions.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Set strategy, establish priorities and implement IM solutions in TPD to improve productivity. Identify and sponsor IM initiatives at the department and R&D level.
    • Utilize interdisciplinary teams and business knowledge to document and confirm data acquisition and IM requirements to support multi-site efforts in crop transformation, molecular and protein characterization of transgenic events. Oversee the development and implementation of informatics tools to enhance productivity and data quality.
    • Champion the use of informatics and information handling tools to build capacity, efficiency and reduce errors in TPD work processes. Champion the use of informatics in Quality Management Processes. Represent TPD across departments.
    • Leverage work processes in other R&D or corporate functions to integrate IT technologies into TDP workflows to improve productivity.
    • Develop and maintain relationships within the R&D and Information Technology organization. Collaborate with IT managers in other R&D functions such as Discovery, Breeding and Regulatory Sciences, to develop common tools and platforms for data capture and data reporting.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Masters or Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology or a related field is preferred. Bachelors degrees with significant experience in the field will be considered.
    • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams is highly desired.
    • Experience in implementing institutional or industrial-scale data management or data handling solutions a plus.
    • Experience with the management of biological data in an agricultural, pharmaceutical or bioprocessing fields is preferred.
    • Outstanding communications and writing skills are essential for success.
    LOCALE: Indianapolis, Indiana

    SALARY & COMPENSATION

    Dow AgroSciences offers:
    • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
    • An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success
    • Employee stock ownership — and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
    • On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment
    • Career experiences that can span different businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
    • The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations
    Dow AgroSciences is an equal opportunity employer offering excellent career opportunities, as well as competitive compensation and benefits package. We seek motivated individuals to join a growing team in Dow AgroSciences.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Candidates must apply online at http://www.dowagro.com/careers

    DEADLINE: 7/12/2009

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