R&D Agricultural Science Seed Technology Innovation Director
2 weeks ago
This role is focused on unlocking future growth and advances within new variety sector deployment in key crops through strategic partnerships and collaborative internal and external relationships. The successful candidate will drive adoption of new potato varieties to meet increasingly complex local market needs including consumer preference, disease tolerance and climate adaptability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement a strategy to drive quality and efficiency in seed ramp operations in alignment with Ag Science LT and wider business agenda.
- Provide technical leadership in seed science, technology and practices, and collaborate with seed producers/growers to support adoption of new varieties with improved quality for consumer, processing, storage or regulatory advantage to meet business objectives against strategic goals.
- Subject matter expert in seed science, technology and practices for business critical crop raw material streams.
- Deliver projects which support quality and efficiency in seed ramp operations.
- Provide AOP budget for global trialing activities and track spend against all projects.
- Negotiate with external parties to deliver cost effective programs and secure proprietary positions for PepsiCo.
- Work in a highly collaborative environment that includes breeders, physiologists, molecular/biochemical scientists, agronomists, farm personnel, and technicians.
Requirements:
- Strongly desire 3+ years commercial experience at Agricultural Science company in the field of seed science and technology.
- Expertise in seed science and technology including regulatory aspects and commercialization.
- Good understanding of agriculture, crop management and plant breeding principles. Experience in vegetable, fruit and/or grain crops preferred.
- Thorough understanding of R&D processes and sufficient knowledge to identify the critical issues and engage effectively with people.
- Track record of success in managing project execution via internal and external collaborations and partnerships.
- Previous experience in managing data streams, quantitative and statistical data analysis, and maintaining accurate records of scientific activities.
- Proven leadership skills with a history of getting things done without having direct reporting lines.
- Excellent communication and networking ability with internal and external audiences that have a wide range of scientific expertise.
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Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PepsiCo Full timeJob PurposePepsiCo R&D is seeking a highly skilled R&D Agricultural Science Seed Technology Innovation Lead to join our team in Leicester.This role will unlock future growth and advances within new variety sector deployment in key crops through:Ensuring the incorporation of leading capabilities and technologies in daily operations, transforming intractable...
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Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PepsiCo Full timeJob PurposePepsiCo R&D is seeking a highly skilled R&D Agricultural Science Seed Technology Innovation Lead to join our team in Leicester.This role will unlock future growth and advances within new variety sector deployment in key crops through:Ensuring the incorporation of leading capabilities and technologies in daily operations, transforming intractable...
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