Head R&D - Seeds & Biotechnology

Job Description

Key Accountabilities clustered in groups as follows: RESEARCH & VALUE ADDITION Cultivar development : Hybrid Advancements, Line development programs Germplasm resource maintenance, management and enhancement Enhance Breeding program techniques and improve time to deliver using new age technologies Design future breeding pipelines for competitive products with tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Infrastructure up-gradation to develop long-term competitive edge (MAS, Mutation breeding etc) Development of R&D budget, tracking and monitoring progress against the goals. Seed breeding research projects management to ensure that they are meeting deadlines and milestones throughout their marketplace Design and oversee all aspects of plant breeding programs, from fieldwork to data analysis. NETWORKING & LINKAGES Develop and grow institutional relationships in India and abroad to access new genetics and technologies. Coordinate with and contribute to the marketing programs to align Research needs with evolving customer needs. Collaborate with Regulatory departments for compliance TRAINING & QUALITY Training Associates (Lab, Plant, Field) to ensure end-to-end quality of seeds Collaborate with Quality department for design and review of traceability of quality Skills, Competencies, Knowledge & Desired Experiences The candidate should possess experience in Seed Breeding and must have hands-on experience of one or more crops like Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Mustard, Millets, Pulses, Forages, Gourds, Tomato, Chilly etc. Proven track in running frugal Line development & commercial breeding programs. Working Knowledge of different modules of Plant breeding from experimental design, research methodologies, statistical and inferential analysis and trialing software Direct hands-on driving experience of breeding program management from crossing to product launch Proven track record in developing new techniques, practices & developing new strains of High Value crops resulting in productivity and resilience of crops. Ability to create accountability and lead by example as well as proven managerial experience and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise. To stay up-to-date on the developments to keep skills relevant and maintain a competitive advantage at the workplace. Willingness to travel is a must.