Director, Foundation Seed & Market Development

Texas A&M University; Vernon, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Foundation Seed seeks a dynamic Director to lead statewide seed production, quality assurance, and commercialization. The role directs strategic plans and oversees operations, budgeting, and personnel at Vernon, TX, aligning with AgriLife Research and Texas A&M Innovation to move improved varieties to market.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in seed operations, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration, with strong financial management and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, seed science, plant science, crop science, agricultural business, business administration, or a related field is required.
• Ten years of related experience in seed production, operations, or commercialization is required.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for Texas A&M AgriLife Foundation Seed and develop/implement strategic and business plans.
• Oversee foundation seed production, quality assurance, licensing, commercialization, marketing, and distribution.
• Manage finances: budget development, revenue generation, cost recovery, forecasting, and reporting.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop Foundation Seed personnel; foster safety, accountability, service, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including seed producers, licensees, and industry partners.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, seed science, plant science, crop science, agricultural business, business administration, or related field

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Foundation Seed seeks a dynamic Director to lead statewide seed production, quality assurance, and commercialization. The role directs strategic plans and oversees operations, budgeting, and personnel at Vernon, TX, aligning with AgriLife Research and Texas A&M Innovation to move improved varieties to market.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in seed operations, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration, with strong financial management and regulatory