Key Responsibilities:

• Hybrid Advancements: Lead and oversee hybrid advancements.
• Line Development Programs: Manage and innovate line development programs.
• Germplasm Resource Management: Enhance and manage germplasm resources.
• Strategy Development: Develop and execute long-term plant breeding strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Product Development: Develop and commercialize competitive high-yielding products with required abiotic and biotic resistance.
• Infrastructure Upgradation: Upgrade infrastructure to maintain a long-term competitive edge.
• Budget Management: Develop, track, and monitor the R&D budget against goals.
• Project Evaluation: Evaluate the progress of seed breeding research projects to ensure they meet deadlines and milestones, domestically and internationally.
• Program Oversight: Design and oversee all aspects of plant breeding programs, from fieldwork to data analysis.
• Institutional Relationships: Develop and grow institutional relationships in India and abroad to access new genetics and technologies.
• Marketing Coordination: Coordinate with marketing programs to align research with evolving customer needs.
• Collaboration: Create positive collaborations with breeders to fast-track new product development.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with regulatory departments for compliance.

 Skills & Competencies:

• Proven track record in running frugal line development and commercial breeding programs.
• Expertise in developing new techniques, practices, and high-value crop strains, enhancing productivity and resilience.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Commitment to staying up-to-date with industry developments to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Ability to influence future trends in breeding for quality traits.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

 Job Location: South India

 Salary:- Best in Industry