Organisation
About Vilmorin-Mikado
Vilmorin-Mikado is a Franco-Japanese seed producer that has specialized in developing, producing, and selling vegetable seeds for professionals since 1743. As a responsible partner in the vegetable food chain, Vilmorin-Mikado is committed to helping better nourish people everywhere. Our wide range of unique, original seeds is distributed on five continents in more than 100 countries. Vilmorin-Mikado has more than 1,000 employees and recorded sales of €218 million in 2020-2021, of which 15% was entirely devoted to research. World leader in carrots and witloof chicory, Vilmorin-Mikado is also a major player in salads, tomatoes, sweet peppers, kabocha squashes, daikon radishes and bunching onions. Nearly three centuries ago, Vilmorin-Mikado's founders began our Tree Seeds work, which actively contributes to rebuilding sustainable forests. www.vilmorinmikado.com
Vilmorin-Mikado is part of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by French farmers, Limagrain is driven by its purpose: cooperating for the progress of agriculture everywhere, for everyone. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products www.limagrain.com - #Limagrain
Reference
2023-8446
The main purpose of this Europe Tomato Breeder position is to create innovative and competitive new varieties in his/her target market segments by searching for the appropriate genetic resources and implementing the best technologies and methods available, in accordance with the defined business strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this position:
Set up, coordinate and administer breeding programs based on current line development pipeline templates and defined company objectives
- Be responsible for leading and developing the team
- Design and participate in the trials plan for key markets
- Develop, execute and maintain a well-planned breeding program that provides commercial products for key markets
- Keep up to date with technology developments and introduce innovation to breeding program where appropriate
- Be conversant with leading competitors' product lines and strengths and weaknesses
- Coordinate the implementation of programs through a network of breeding stations and screening sites
- Strategically collaborate with key external and internal Limagrain partners on breeding and technology projects.
- Optimise the use of all resources allocated to the breeding programs (human, technical; material)
- Be ready to travel frequently,(25 - 30% of the working time)
We are looking for a Breeder who is passionate about her/his work, who is curious and innovative, and above all this person must be a strong team player.
You feel comfortable working in an international environment and communicating across departments and countries.
Main competencies:
Functional - Working knowledge and a competent grasp of the methodology of plant breeding and supporting disciplines. --Advanced knowledge of assigned species in botany, biology, genetics, biotic and abiotic disorders and is familiar with seed production issues. Demonstrated ability to deliver commercial varieties.
Strategic Planning and Analysis – Ability to manage multiple projects with the goal in mind and showing long term vision by bringing innovative ideas. Have a good analysis capacity and attention to details, with the ability to detect subtle differences between plants. Ability to design a breeding scheme based on multiple and complex information sources.
Technical Skills – Experience with collecting and analyzing experimental data, genetic statistics and experimental design. Ability to use operational IT Breeding system, Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Interpersonal Skills – Possess effective communication skills and ability to train others. Ability to develop and maintain productive work relationships with various positions within the organization as scientists, support functions, PD, Sales, Production, Product Managers and other departments. Ability to interact with external partners such as public research personnel, farmers and universities.