Oilseed Rape (OSR) Program Manager

About

Limagrain Europe is a leading European seed company specializing in maize, wheat, barley, rapeseed, and sunflower seeds. As part of Limagrain, a global cooperative and the 4th largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain Europe develops genetic and agronomic solutions to improve agricultural performance while addressing environmental and societal challenges.

Position

Oilseed Rape (OSR) Program Manager

Location

Verneuil-l'Étang, near Marne-la-Vallée and Paris, France

Contract

Permanent (CDI)

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, implement and control the short-, mid- and long-term research breeding strategy and activities for the Western European OSR program.
• Define the short-, medium- and long-term objectives of the breeding program and the target portfolio with development and marketing teams.
• Develop the breeding strategy and germplasm structuration to sustain Limagrain's leadership in OSR portfolio.
• Represent Limagrain and engage with internal and external partners on scientific topics of interest.
• Lead a team of breeders and technicians and collaborate with peers for resource coordination.
• Prepare and follow budgets and investments for the OSR breeding program in France.

Profile

• Enjoy working outdoors and close to crops.
• Committed and hardworking.
• Qualified professional (Ph.D/M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences) with 5+ years of experience in Plant Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Agronomy and/or Seed Industry.

Additional Skills

• Thorough knowledge of breeding theory, data analysis and molecular technologies.
• Minimum 5 years experience in line and hybrid development work.
• Eagerness to lead change and adopt new technologies and breeding schemes.
• Ability to use software for data analyses, management, presentation, and reporting.
• Good leadership, management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in French and English (oral and written).

Our Commitments

• A stimulating and learning job within a dynamic team.
• Tailor-made managerial coaching and HR follow-up.
• A gateway to exciting careers with a leading international cooperative group in the seed industry.

Application

Deadline to apply: 30th August 2023

Opportunity open to all. Internal applicants must obtain prior approval from their manager.

Limagrain encourages diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.