Team Leader Fungicide Chemistry, Drug Discovery Expert (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems, connecting seeds and traits, crop protection, digital tools and sustainability approaches. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

In our Fungicide Chemistry team you work on inventing innovative and sustainable crop protection active ingredients and solutions designed to meet farmers’ needs. From day one, you join a diverse, international and multi-disciplinary team, composed of experts and young talents, all engaged in addressing challenging and exciting scientific targets.

• In your new role, your responsibilities include the identification and design of biologically active ingredients, their synthesis, the analysis and interpretation of their performance, intrinsic properties and safety profile.
• Using structure-activity relationships and rational design, you drive multiparameter optimizations, applying medicinal chemistry concepts at the interface of fungi and plants.
• With your work you navigate at the frontiers of chemistry, modeling, biology, agronomy, product safety and intellectual property.
• You have leadership and EHS responsibilities for your lab team, bring your expertise in scientific projects, and mentor colleagues.
• You work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborate with a broad range of experts at BASF and expand your knowhow. Likewise, you network with academia, scientific partners and technology providers.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• PhD in chemistry, medicinal chemistry or a related field, along with profound knowledge in organic chemical synthesis
• experience and a track record in crop protection or pharmaceutical active ingredient discovery
• creative and curious scientist, passionate about delivering first-in-class solutions to contribute in addressing farmers’ needs of tomorrow
• enjoy working with modern technologies, exploit digital opportunities and stay abreast of new developments 
• appreciation of other perspectives, communication skills that allow you to collaborate effectively in diverse and international cross-functional teams, German language skills or willingness to learn

WHAT WE OFFER

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation), flexible working hours
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles

HOW TO REACH US

• Lea Sophie Guenther (Talent Acquisition), lea-sophie.guenther@basf.com, Tel.: +49 30 2005-56150 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an online appointment.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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