Managing Director Global Genetic Innovation- Cobb

The Managing Director Global Genetic Innovation will lead our efforts to identify and champion best practices that, if adopted, will accelerate genetic progress by maximizing product potential for Cobb and its customers. The role will develop and deploy new platforms integrating innovative practices in genetics, including gene therapies and gene editing accelerated with continually evolving AI tools.

The position is responsible for the leadership and continuous development of Cobb’s trait research worldwide as an integrated unit within our company's research and development team. In tight alignment with the R&D, Engagement, and regional teams the role is responsible for the strategic orientation and operational implementation of the global gene discovery activities in alignment with the strategic goals of Cobb with a focus on explicit traits, especially disease resistance and/or tolerance.

This position is responsible for ensuring that Cobb meets the objectives for explicit trait development and for developing new trait products or improving existing products and generates a solid and defendable IP position for the assigned area and finds strategic scientific alliances to help execute upon value creation.

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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