Pepper Breeder

Syngenta Group; Culiacán; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Pepper Breeder in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. This full-time role focuses on developing hybrid pepper varieties and requires a PhD with significant experience in plant breeding. Responsibilities include portfolio development, compliance with safety policies, and collaboration with various teams. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in genetics and excellent communication skills. The company offers a full benefits package and values diversity in its workforce.

Servicios

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Vacation

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Formación

• Proven success with product development projects in breeding.
• Experience managing a successful breeding program for at least 6 years.
• Knowledge of molecular markers and their application in commercial breeding.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain a product development portfolio.
• Perform tasks in compliance with safety and stewardship policies.
• Communicate program status and risks regularly.
• Collaborate with Breeding Trial Specialist and Product Development Specialist.
• Implement data science tools and predictive models.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of genetics

Plant breeding experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in dynamic environments

Educación

PhD

Descripción del empleo

At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas Germplasm Development Team is seeking a Pepper Breeder in Culiacán Sinaloa Mexico. This role will help deliver a market-leading commercial pipeline of hybrid pepper varieties for targeted markets in Mexico by leading line development hybrid creation early-stage trialing and product advancement.

Implement Syngentas global strategy for new breeding technologies molecular breeding techniques and variety performance prediction methods. Collaborate closely with Breeding Operations Trialing & Product Placement Marketing & Sales teams and growers to develop successful products and deep market knowledge.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain a product development portfolio aligned with market segment needs and business planning.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with company safety and stewardship policies.
• Communicate program status issues and risks regularly with peers and supervisors to ensure objectives and business goals are met.
• Develop awareness of market needs across Mexico segments and collaborate with Breeding Trial Specialist (BTS) and Product Development Specialist (PDS) colleagues to identify performance gaps and develop research plans to address them.
• Build deep knowledge of program‑relevant germplasm and Syngentas global germplasm resources and facilitate germplasm exchange across breeding programs in accordance with global strategy.
• Develop expertise in crop biology germplasm management and trait priorities to contribute to crop strategy and product profile development with market segment and marketing teams.
• Implement data science tools and predictive models for product development and plan nurseries and yield trial experiments.
• Provide input on hybrid advancement decisions working with market segment teams to apply appropriate selection criteria and target product profiles (TPP).
• Conduct quantitative assessments of pipeline performance aligned with market needs and generate reports to communicate product performance data to stakeholders and management.
• Participate in trait discovery projects collaborating with Trait Development Leads and Genetic Scientists to identify marker‑trait associations and lead commercial deployment of innovative traits.
• Collect data and field notes on agronomic traits in inbred and hybrid nurseries.
• Work collaboratively within Syngenta Vegetable Seeds organization partnering closely with Market Segment Product Development and Sales/Marketing teams to achieve customer-focused results.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally in Mexico U.S. and Latin America.
• Physical ability to work in challenging environmental conditions (hot cold humid).
• Flexible and agile attitude with ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to new situations.
• Strong communication skills ability to drive results within a team and influence others effectively.

Qualifications

Requirements

• PhD or . with 6 years experience managing a successful breeding program.
• Experience in and a passion for applied plant breeding.
• Knowledge of genetics statistics phytopathology plant physiology molecular markers and experience with their application in a commercial breeding program.
• Proven success with product development projects in breeding.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1