Global Director, Allium & Crucifer Breeding

Limagrain; Made; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holidays

13 days ATV

Flexible working hours

Lease-a-bike

Commuting allowance

Career opportunities within Limagrain

Job summary

Limagrain Hazera seeks a Breeding Director – Allium and Crucifers to lead the global onion and crucifer breeding strategy, delivering innovative, sustainable varieties for growers, supply chains, retailers, processors, and consumers worldwide.

Reporting to the Global Head of R&D, this role provides scientific and organizational leadership for international teams, integrating genomics, AI, and data analytics into breeding decisions while collaborating with R&D, Product Management, and Commercial

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Science, Horticulture, or related discipline preferred or MS with at least 5 years of breeding experience and breeding team management.
• Experience leading international, multidisciplinary breeding teams.
• Proven success leading onion/ crucifer breeding programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global onion and crucifer breeding strategy.
• Lead the global breeding pipeline from germplasm development through commercial product launch.
• Ensure integration of genomics, phenomics, AI, predictive breeding, and data analytics into breeding decisions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Applied Genetics, Crop Research, Seed Production, Commercial, and R&D Operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing international breeding team.
• Manage breeding portfolio investments, budgets, KPIs, and resource allocation.
• Represent the breeding program with external partners and scientific organizations.

Skills

Quantitative genetics

Genomic selection

Marker-assisted breeding

Digital phenotyping

Hybrid breeding

Breeding informatics

Data-driven decisions

Leadership capabilities

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding / Genetics

M.S. with 5+ years breeding experience

Job description

Limagrain Hazera seeks a Breeding Director – Allium and Crucifers to lead the global onion and crucifer breeding strategy, delivering innovative, sustainable varieties for growers, supply chains, retailers, processors, and consumers worldwide.

Reporting to the Global Head of R&D, this role provides scientific and organizational leadership for international teams, integrating genomics, AI, and data analytics into breeding decisions while collaborating with R&D, Product Management, and Commercial