Pepper Breeding Director (M/F)

SeedQuest; Andalucía; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global seed company is seeking a R&D leader for Pepper breeding in Spain. This role involves managing breeding programs across Europe, Americas, Middle East, and Africa. Ideal candidates will have at least a master's degree in Agronomy or Biological Science and a minimum of 10 years of management experience in breeding. Proficiency in Spanish and English is essential. The successful candidate will lead teams and ensure alignment with market needs while being open to frequent travel for work purposes.

Servicios

Attractive compensation package

Numerous development opportunities

Formación

• Minimum of master's degree in Agronomic and/or Biological Science, specializing in plant genetics.
• At least 10 years of management and product development experience, including five in breeding.
• Willingness to travel frequently, domestic & international (30%).

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage Pepper breeding activities across multiple regions.
• Direct breeding programs to achieve organizational goals.
• Act as interface with marketing teams for strategic alignment.
• Manage budgets and resources associated with breeding programs.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Management experience

Proficient in Spanish

Proficient in English

Financial analysis

Educación

Master’s degree in Agronomic and/or Biological Science

Descripción del empleo

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.

Contract type: Permanent

Job Description:

• Lead and manage Pepper breeding activities for Europe, Americas, Middle East and Africa in accordance with the Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS) R&D Strategy,
• Direct Pepper breeding programs with Breeding Coordinators and Breeders to achieve goals and objectives set during Strategic Crop reviews, Breeding Program reviews, Development Management review,
• Actively develop breeding teams and individuals (technical & managerial competencies),
• Promote constructive global interactions and exchanges with breeding programs in other crops, with Asia colleagues and across Limagrain Vegetable Seeds,
• Define and manage the Pepper breeding organization with regard to staff, budget, and technology resources associated with the development and execution of each breeding program to deliver objectives,
• Act as interface with marketing teams to secure alignment of breeding programs with market needs. Lead the development strategies and directions for Pepper,

Key responsabilities, other duties may be assigned

• As part of the Breeding Leadership Team, collaborate with breeding management throughout the world, and contribute to global R&D strategy, breeding program reviews,
• Work together with LVS counterpart and marketing leaders in order to contribute to strategic Crop Reviews and Project Portfolio definition and build Pepper R&D Strategy,
• Represent R&D in cross functional committee: maximize crop market share & profitability and develop products, align on strategy priorities and main projects,
• Define the Pepper breeding organization in regard to Global Strategy, staff, budget, and technology resources associated with the development and implementation of each breeding program,
• Work together with R&D Operation and Trait & Technology Application leaders by providing direction/priorities for the implementation of the breeding programs at each site,
• Collaborate with other breeding leaders and technology teams to advance on the breeding strategic roadmap initiatives and optimize the breeding process,
• Act as R&D leader for Spain. As delegated, represent the Business Unit HM.Clause in collaborations or partnerships with the group (LVS), as well as with external organizations such as universities and institutes,
• Manage Pepper breeding teams (breeding coordinators & breeders) and ensure a framework of management, training and skill development for teams and individuals,
• Ensure the implementation, among the breeding teams, of the company rules,
• Responsible for breeding budget, OPEX execution throughout the year

What we expect of you

Minimum of master’s degree in an Agronomic and/or Biological Science, with specialization in plant genetics and breeding,

At least 10 years of management and product development experience, including five years of experience managing a breeding program,

Must be proficient both in Spanish and in English; French is a plus,

Strong leadership and management skills. Open-minded, positive attitude, and capacity to lead change,

Result-oriented. Long- & short-term vision. Financial analysis for strategic decision making. Ability to create innovative environment,

Willingness to travel frequently, domestic & international (30%)

Your benefits and working environment

We offer you an attractive compensation package as well as numerous development opportunities within HM.CLAUSE and Limagrain Group.

Posted from December 9, 2025 until June 9, 2026
SeedQuest reference number: 166524