STI RTP Greenhouse Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an STI Greenhouse Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. At BASF, we are dedicated to the love of farming and creating sustainable solutions for agriculture. This role is an exciting opportunity to lead greenhouse operations across multiple crops, ensuring high-quality seed and research materials are delivered safely and compliantly.

Responsibilities

• Lead Research Triangle Park Seed Technology Integration greenhouse operations across multiple crops, including seed production, plant culture, seed processing, logistics, facility operations, and daily site activities.
• Manage technical and operational employees by setting clear objectives, fostering engagement, supporting development, and building a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with various stakeholders to align greenhouse priorities, production plans, and resource allocation with portfolio objectives.
• Develop and execute operational plans, budgets, workforce coordination, and resource allocation to optimize productivity and facility readiness.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, EHS/QHSE, Biosafety, Stewardship, regulatory standards, and SOPs while maintaining audit readiness and data accuracy.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement, standardization, and technology adoption.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in agronomy, plant breeding, genetics, or a related field with at least six years of experience; a master’s degree with at least eight years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree with more than 10 years of R&D greenhouse operations experience.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in greenhouse operations, controlled-environment agriculture, trait introgression, breeding, seed production, or agricultural research operations across multiple crops (soybean, cotton, corn, canola).
• At least five years of leadership experience managing technical and operational employees, including performance management and team capability building.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-crop operations, facility performance, production planning, and operating budgets.
• Experience operating in regulated environments governed by QMS, EHS/QHSE, Biosafety, Stewardship, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of greenhouse production systems, plant culture, crop management, and seed production workflows, along with strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Well-being programs, including comprehensive mental health support for employees and their families.
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more).
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Matching gifts program for qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support and access to the BASF wine cellar.

About Us

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner in the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. Our teams across North America work together to address critical challenges in agriculture while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. We are united by our love of farming and committed to enabling our people to succeed.