Melissa Willrich Siebert
Entomologist @Corteva Agriscience
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WORK HISTORY
Entomologist @Corteva Agriscience
Global Crop Protection Pipeline Development Leader - January 2022 – present. Dedicated focal point for insecticides, nematicides, fungicides, and Seed Applied Technology to ensure all cross functional technical objectives and business cases are delivered, spanning early discovery through development stage. Within the role, ensure assigned programs are aligned with business plans, integrated product strategies, and in alignment with long term assumptions; that science plans are developed across functions that detail program activities, resource needs, timelines, milestones, risks, issues and mitigation plans; and all aspects of the programs communicated to stakeholders. Global Crop Protection Insect & Nematode Management and Seed Applied Technology Discovery and Field Sciences Biology Leader – March 2021 – January 2022 – In addition to responsibilities listed for previous role, accountabilities added for Discovery Crop Protection and SAT laboratories in Indianapolis and SAT Field Sciences team. Strong connection with business platform on annual budgeting process tools and execution. Global Insect & Nematode Management Biology Leader – Isoclast, spinosyns, and pyraxalt insecticides and Reklemel nematicide – October 2017 – March 2021 – Leads a diverse team of global and regional technical project leaders and is accountable for personnel development and success of all biology project deliverables. Accountabilities include early-stage molecules, development stage molecules, and commercialized molecules. Biology deliverables include long term strategic planning of staff and proposed infrastructure needs, capability development, and leadership for continual improvement process initiatives. As technical leader, ensures integrity of the biology package through the life of the project and addressing all development, launch, ramp-up and existing business issues and new needs across multiple commercial units.
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University
Master’s Degree, Entomology
Louisiana State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Entomology
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agronomy
ABOUT MELISSA WILLRICH SIEBERT
Passionate about delivering solutions to growers. Broad knowledge of agchem product development, registration, sales and marketing globally. Eager to learn, accepts challenges, enjoys teams, and gives back to others.
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