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R&D Agricultural Science Seed Technology Innovation Lead
2 months ago
Job Title: R&D Agricultural Science Seed Technology Manager
Job Summary:
PepsiCo R&D is seeking an R&D Agricultural Science Seed Technology Manager 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 raw material challenges into breakthrough solutions by driving adoption of new potato varieties to meet increasingly complex local market needs including consumer preference, disease tolerance and climate adaptability.
- Delivering quality crop raw materials that use inputs more efficiently when they grow, produce less waste in the supply chain, and are processed into products that delight consumers. The multiplication and supply of quality potato seed is the foundation for a quality crop.
- Developing strategic partnerships and collaborative internal (Global Sustainability Office, Sector Teams and Procurement) and external relationships (University and Industry partners) to translate project deliverables and research results into seed science and technology solutions for PepsiCo commercial procurement region partners.
- Collaborating with Trialing Lead to understand region-specific needs, specifications and gaps in seed science, technology and practices to meet consumer, processing and sustainable production needs. Identifying, evaluating, assessing and/or developing seed practices/technologies to ensure a full pipeline of solutions meeting region-specific capability gaps. Representing the team in ideation meetings and forums to provide expert input on opportunities for seed science, technologies and practices.
Responsibilities:
- Implementing strategy to drive quality and efficiency in seed ramp operations in alignment with Ag Science LT and wider business agenda. Ensuring the appropriate capabilities are in place in the region to deliver the agreed strategies and portfolio - Execute
- Providing technical leadership in seed science, technology and practices, and collaborating 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 – Decide / Execute
- Subject matter expert in seed science, technology and practices for business critical crop raw material streams (across R&D categories and Procurement) - Execute
- Delivering projects which support quality and efficiency in seed ramp operations, including owning the experimental lifecycle: developing strategies, negotiating costs, designing experiments, organizing and analyzing emergent data, generating reports, and presenting conclusions and recommendations back to the business - Execute
- Providing AOP budget for global trialing activities and tracking spend against all projects - Execute
- Providing regular and timely project progress updates to senior stakeholders to ensure continued alignment with business objectives – Execute / Influence
- Negotiating with external parties to deliver cost-effective programs and securing proprietary positions for PepsiCo. Maintaining all confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements regarding scientific research - Execute
- Working in a highly collaborative environment that includes breeders, physiologists, molecular/biochemical scientists, agronomists, farm personnel, and technicians. Maintaining external relationships, driving cultural evolution in PepsiCo teams and public collaborators around seed science and technology – Influence / Consult
Qualifications:
- PhD in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Agriculture Management, Agricultural Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of commercial experience or equivalent (Masters with >8 years experience). Strongly desiring 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.
