Global Stewardship Quality Leader

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Responsibilities

• Communicate vision and purpose of the Stewardship Quality team.
• Partner with Seeds leadership for effective quality processes across R&D and regulatory.
• Deliver results for customer satisfaction, efficient internal processes, and a customer-focused quality culture.
• Responsible for 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, including ISO, Excellence Thought Stewardship (ETS), Plant Breeding Innovation Management program (PBI) and the Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture framework.
• Lead R&D QMS Governance Team (RDGT). Ensure internal auditing processes (e.g., country audits) effectively drive best-in-class industry-leading Stewardship standards, with a continuous improvement focus.
• Develop auditing strategies and capabilities 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.
• Own and administer the QMS document repository (named EQUIPT) for all Vylor. Manage training for all critical operational procedures (13-14k documents worldwide).
• Identify and lead quality improvement projects, including technology-based tools and processes.
• Define and develop organization, programs, budget, and resources to support business needs. Optimize the auditing functions considering the unique nature of auditing activities.
• Coordinate external certifications and ensure accreditation.
• Develop and implement quality training curriculums.
• Demonstrate external influence through industry groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or agricultural field (agronomy, biology, life science, plant breeding).
• 15–20 years’ experience, with 10–15 years in agriculture.
• 5 years’ 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; other languages a plus.

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.
• 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 which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.

Corteva announced plans to separate its advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, Vylor, Inc. The process is anticipated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, following the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc.