2023-8159 - Head of Cereals and Pulses Research North America

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:41:59 Z

Cargo : SUPPORT FUNCTIONS/STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT & FORESIGHT
Contrato : Permanente
Descrição do emprego :
As a member of Limagrain's global cereals and pulses management team, your main domains and missions will be: Research and Development Strategy: - Animate the North American research management team to facilitate development of innovative breeding strategies by utilizing company technology and germplasm; - Define the short, medium and long-term breeding and portfolio objectives with commercial managers; - Develop an understanding of the business, interacting with relevant internal stakeholders; - Propose collaborations and exchanges with third parties in compliance with company policy - Ensure compliance with Limagrain germplasm FTO requirements in conjunction with global germplasm management systems. Operations: - Evolve, develop and implement breeding strategy through the different breeding programs in North America - Drive the optimal use of efficient breeding innovations (statistical designs, molecular technology etc) - Ensure variety maintenance and breeder’s seed production of cereal and pulse varieties - Coordinate the registration of cereal and pulse varieties in the Business Area - Ensure the protection of cereal and pulse varieties in the Business Area, in close collaboration with the global Germplasm Officer, - Propose and manage North America cereals and pulses budget, resources of the research team and (MTP) mid-term plan, ensuring budget compliance and efficient resource allocation for projects and programs. - Complete Research Portfolio KPIs - Track and review the financial performance and expenses of the research team and recommend adjustments as necessary. People Management and Leadership: - Shape and promote a positive work culture and actively develop the research team in collaboration with the BU and global research human resources teams - Provide leadership to the breeding teams - Develop and implement communications plans for Research that inspires employees and connects them to the values and ambition of the organization - Develop close relationships with breeders, platform managers and research managers in other territories in the cereals and pulses community - Set annual research and business goals, conduct annual performance appraisals and individual development plan Management: - Act and advocate as a member of LCS and LCRC Management committees, representing LFS Research in the Business Areas - Ensure research team compliance to company and local government safety regulations.

Experience & Educational Requirements: - A Doctorate’s degree in Crop Science, Plant Genetics or Agronomy is required; - A minimum of 5 years’ experience within plant breeding, field trials, or related field is desired. Significant previous experience in a multinational and/or private and matrixed organization with significant leadership and executive management experience is preferred - A deep knowledge of how agriculture-for-development proceeds and the requirements of stakeholders - A valid driver’s licence - An ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally The successful candidate will demonstrate or possess: - Innovative and analytical thinking - A track record delivering superior results via a collaborative working style; - Previous success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities in a fast-paced organization - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people – junior and senior, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and of many disciplines - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills - A passion for driving organizational mission and impact - Ability to exercise diplomacy in the setting of an international organization - Transparent communication style, direct, with substance - A self-starter, self-disciplined with spark, imagination and creativity - Ability to remain focused and can deliver against timelines - Patience and resilience - Must be proactive as well as solve problems and make decisions in time sensitive conditions - High degree of adaptability - Must be able to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships at all levels of the organization
Local : 7292 Greenridge Rd Unit 106, Windsor, CO 80550, États-Unis
Nível de escolaridade mín. exigido : Doutorado

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2023-8159 - Head of Cereals and Pulses Research North America