Sr Regional Corn Breeding Lead

AgReliant Genetics, LLC • Boone, IA

3d

About The Position

Provides leadership and supervision of the people and breeding assets of their regional team that delivers improved inbred lines and hybrid products for zones (RM5-7). Also is responsible for the duties of a Senior Corn Breeder in managing a fully resourced breeding program of either RM5, 6, or 7.

Requirements

• Independent, highly motivated, and self-directed leadership skills.
• Strong technical understanding of innovative technologies and their application in product development.
• Proven strategic thinking ability to balance short and long-term goals.
• Ability to work across GDM Business and R&D groups.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent personal interaction skills for developing strong working relationships.
• D. in plant breeding or quantitative genetics
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in corn inbred and hybrid development.
• Experience managing teams and mentoring employees and technicians.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet MVR Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish breeding and testing strategy aligned to the product needs of the region.
• Establish germplasm strategies that are consistent with long-term product development needs.
• Manage, direct, and monitor progress of corn product development in the
• Conduct a breeding program within the designated region.
• Coordinate late-stage trials (EX2 and EX3) across regions.
• Optimize and coordinate resources and allocations for breeders within region.
• Manage co-hybrid strategy and track all co-hybrid products for the region.
• Design and implement overall strategy for data interconnection across regions and RMs to speed up product development and proper calibration of genomic models.
• Work with Analytics and Operations Managers to implement new technologies into corn breeding programs.
• Lead and mentor breeders, nursery manger, line development assistants, and hybrid development assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (eligible 1st of the month following date of hire)
• Generous vacation time & paid holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition and Health Club reimbursement
• Other benefits: Company paid Long-term and short-term disability insurance, company paid life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance, health savings account (HSA) with a company contribution and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees