Babitha Jampala

Experienced and results-driven Breeding Design Director with a proven track record of accelerating the integration of germplasm, GMO traits, and edits to develop groundbreaking agricultural products. A visionary leader in spearheading state-of-the-art precision breeding methodologies, fostering strategic collaboration, and ensuring seamless implementation in the field. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive innovation in plant breeding. Assistant Professor with 4 years of experience successfully contributing to Breeding and plant propagation curriculum development and delivery. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Enthusiastic professional with background in academic advisement.

• Accelerated the integration of germplasm, GMO traits, and edits from ideation to commercial reality.
• Led the development of groundbreaking products through strategic planning and execution.
• Spearheaded precision breeding methodologies, advancing genetic advancements for swift implementation.
• Managed and directed a multidisciplinary team to develop novel products and support market adoption.
• Shaped germplasm access strategy in collaboration with the commercial team.
• Defined, measured, and interpreted key metrics for evaluating breeding value and collaborator germplasm usage.
• Devised and supervised trait integration approaches, working with a diverse team for accelerated product development.
• Collaborated with Operations, Molecular Analytics, and Data Science teams to optimize workflows.
• Led technical activities for multiple projects concurrently through the Stage Gate product development process.
• Managed budgets and resources, ensuring successful project development and team support.
• Assisted in developing regulatory strategies and execution for field testing, ensuring Freedom to Operate (FTO).
• Collaborated with Legal and Intellectual Property teams to ensure compliance with FTO and IP valuation processes.
• Provided regular updates on project status, key milestones, challenges, and next steps to key stakeholders and leadership.
• Contributed to the evaluation of opportunities and the development of strategies for expanding the plant breeding program.
• Fostered an organizational culture promoting a great place to work, a positive work environment, and individual growth.
• Actively contributed to the growth of individuals within the team.

Certificate in Python Programming, Cornell University, 2022.

Certificate in Python for Data Science, Cornell University, 2022.