Global Stewardship Quality Leader

About the Role

Join Vylor as a Global Stewardship Quality Leader and play a pivotal role in advancing agriculture through breakthrough science. This position leads global R&D Quality Management Systems (QMS), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Quality Assurance organizations, and Stewardship audit programs. You will develop and drive quality strategies to ensure customer focus, risk management, waste reduction, and efficiency gains, while providing expertise to functional, regional, and portfolio teams.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the vision and purpose of the Stewardship Quality team.
• Partner with Seeds leadership to implement effective quality processes across R&D and regulatory functions.
• Deliver results for customer satisfaction, efficient internal processes, and foster a customer-focused quality culture.
• Lead QMS and GLP QA strategy, risk mitigation, implementation, and auditing.
• Implement risk-based audit plans for compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and external certifications (ISO, ETS, PBI, and CRGEA).
• Lead the R&D QMS Governance Team (RDGT) and ensure its critical functions support Vylor’s day-to-day operations.
• Develop and execute auditing strategies for the out-licensing network.
• Report performance against business partner focus areas, including metrics and KPIs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product/systemic quality failures.
• Maintain compliance with documentation and records, including managing the QMS document repository (EQUIPT) and training for critical procedures.
• Identify and lead quality improvement projects, including technology-based tools and processes.
• Define and develop organization, programs, budget, and resources to support business needs.
• Coordinate external certifications and ensure accreditation.
• Develop and implement quality training curriculums.
• Demonstrate external influence through industry groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or agricultural field (agronomy, biology, life science, plant breeding).
• 15–20 years of experience, with 10–15 years in agriculture.
• 5 years of experience in Quality Leadership and QMS (ISO, GLP/GMP, Integrated Management Systems).
• External certification for Lead Auditor (ISO) or Certified Quality Management (ASQ) preferred.
• English proficiency; additional languages are a plus.

Competencies & Skills

• Customer Focus, Stakeholder Management, Collaboration, Results Orientation, Accountability, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Development.
• Ability to lead/manage global teams, define/implement strategies, develop/report quality metrics, lead root cause analysis, and deliver agricultural customer solutions.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities to build your skills.
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
• Health benefits for you and your family starting on your first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Excellent parental leave, including a minimum of 16 weeks for both mother and father.
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.

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Corteva announced plans to separate its advanced seed and genetics business to establish Vylor, Inc., anticipated to complete by the fourth quarter of 2026. If you accept this position, you would likely transition to Vylor, Inc., with details provided at an appropriate time.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and enriching lives through innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.