European Sunflower Research Coordinator (H/F)

TN France; Chappes; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a European Sunflower Research Coordinator to lead innovative sunflower research programs across Europe and Russia. This full-time role involves managing budgets, coordinating research activities, and engaging with various stakeholders to ensure the success of breeding strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background, significant experience in plant breeding, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive progress and foster collaboration in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD required, or extensive experience in plant breeding.
• Significant experience in sunflower research is essential.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate sunflower research programs across Europe and Russia.
• Manage budgets, reports, and compliance with germplasm rules.
• Engage with stakeholders to deepen business understanding.

Connaissances

Innovative mindset

Results-oriented

Good communication

Decision-making based on financial analysis

Formation

MSc or PhD in relevant field

Extensive breeding experience

Description du poste

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European Sunflower Research Coordinator (H/F), Chappes

Client: LIMAGRAIN CENTRAL EUROPE SA

Location: Chappes, France

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.05.2025

Expiry Date:

20.06.2025

Job Description:

This is a CDI (permanent) full-time position reporting to the Head of Oilseeds Research at LFS. The role involves coordinating Sunflower Research Programs across Europe and Russia. Key responsibilities include:

Research Coordination

• Manage the European and Russian sunflower research budget, reports, and technical updates.
• Participate in defining the short, medium, and long-term European sunflower breeding strategy in collaboration with European Joint Venture (JV).
• Define the research portfolio of the breeding programs with development and marketing teams in Europe and Russia.
• Participate in the Sunflower Crop team and lead Research in Crop and Product review committees.
• Coordinate relationships between European & Russian JVs, ensuring contractual obligations are met efficiently, in coordination with the LFS Europe Research Head.
• Coordinate LFS trial services in Europe and Russia for European JV, with the Head of LFS Europe Research.
• Oversee trait research activities like disease resistance and herbicide tolerance across Europe and Russia.
• Participate in European JV Scientific, Operational committees, and Research Working Groups.
• Engage with stakeholders, including competitors, regulators, and public institutions, to deepen business understanding.

Research Operations

• Visit nurseries and research sites, analyze field results, and synthesize key indicators including agronomic performance, diseases, and quality.
• Participate in Product Development trials and coordinate the exchange of hybrids and seed between European and Russian JVs, including legal and phytosanitary considerations.
• Manage the registration and protection of lines and hybrids, updating the Germplasm database in coordination with the Germplasm Officer.
• Ensure compliance with germplasm rules and FTO requirements.
• Communicate research needs and results to the Head of Research for LFS Europe.
• Administer the Sunflower Breeding tool and collaborate with the Native Trait Team and Innolea JV.
• Represent sunflower research at scientific conferences and inter-professional institutions.

Finance & Administration

• Coordinate budget, forecast, and MTP inputs.
• Manage the sunflower research portfolio and technical reports, and prioritize resource allocation among breeding programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: MSc or PhD, or extensive breeding experience.
• Experience: Significant in plant breeding, especially sunflower research.
• Skills: Innovative mindset, results-oriented, good communication, decision-making based on financial and business analysis.
• Leadership: Role model, future-oriented, adaptable to change, and compliant with company policies.
• Cultural Competence: Embrace diversity and different cultures.
• Principles of Action: Respect, accountability, collaboration, entrepreneurship.
• Values: Boldness, progress, perseverance, cooperation.