Managing Director of Global Genetic Innovation- Cobb

Tyson Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Managing Director of Global Genetic Innovation will lead efforts to identify and champion best practices that will accelerate genetic progress by maximizing product potential for Cobb and its customers. This 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 the 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 global gene discovery activities in alignment with Cobb's strategic goals, with a focus on explicit traits, especially disease resistance and/or tolerance. This position is responsible for ensuring Cobb meets objectives for explicit trait development, developing new trait products or improving existing products, generating a solid and defendable IP position for the assigned area, and finding strategic scientific alliances to help execute value creation.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent certification in biosciences or a closely related field
20+ years of proven experience introducing new genetic platforms
Strong to expert communicator with C-suite capabilities
Advanced analytical skills and ability to challenge diverse scientific concepts based on broad and applied knowledge of molecular genetics, genomics and trait improvement in animals and/or plants
Demonstrated national and international regulatory experience in livestock, poultry or crops is required
Must have a thorough knowledge of relevant regulations and laws pertaining to the field
High degree of leadership skills in an international setting and diverse cultures - with direct as well as “dotted line” relationships, able to integrate and steer highly diverse teams
Strong entrepreneurial, strategic, and managerial skills, balancing opportunities, and risks for the benefit of Cobb
Strong self-motivating driver who seeks continuous improvement and supports decision-making at various levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to plan and lead change while supervising, coaching, and developing individual contributors in a collaborative environment
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.
Ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI.
Ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Responsibilities

Defining the objectives and relevant level of research investment for specific trait development programs to ensure the right focus, in partnership with the business units and breeding functions.
Introducing differentiating science and regulatory practices into the company.
Leading the decision-making process for which concept and “trait category” should be applied for a specific trait development program based on the resources available.
Ensuring that research activities and interfaces across R&D are structured to meet trait development objectives, with sufficient visibility and transparency to the business on research activities and programs.
Finding opportunities for leveraging cross-enterprise and cross-functional synergies to ensure maximum activity and progress within available resource capacity.
Applying foresight to promote research activities on potential high-impact opportunities that challenge the status quo, while ensuring the delivery of core objectives.
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.
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.
Responsible for ensuring that Cobb meets the objectives for explicit trait development and for developing new trait products or improving existing products.
Generates a solid and defendable IP position for the assigned area and finds strategic scientific alliances to help execute upon value creation.