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National Breeding Lead – Field Crops (Rice & Maize/Bajra)
About Job
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving and managing national-level breeding programs in key field crops. The position is aimed at delivering high-performing products tailored to farmers’ evolving needs by integrating cutting-edge breeding technologies and aligning with agronomic, environmental, and socio-economic trends.
Job Description
Job Description:
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Lead strategic planning and execution of breeding programs for field crops (Rice and Maize or Bajra).
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Develop and deliver superior crop varieties with improved yield, stress tolerance (biotic and abiotic), nutrition, and adaptability to climate change.
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Incorporate modern breeding technologies and advanced tech tools to optimize breeding efficiency and outcomes.
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Guide, train, motivate, and lead a team of breeders and support staff across different locations.
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Oversee effective resource planning and management.
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Ensure strong engagement with internal stakeholders and external collaborators, including public and private research institutions.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
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Analyze data from experimental trials and breeding evaluations to inform decision-making.
Key Skills:
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Technical Proficiency:
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Breeding principles and techniques
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Application of advanced tech tools and data analysis
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Experimental design and interpretation
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Leadership: Strong team management and mentoring capabilities
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Communication: Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Job Location:- West India
Compensation: Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
Job Details
- Industry
- Food, Agribusiness & Allied
- Segment
- Seeds & Agri Biotech
- Job Level
- Senior Management
- Salary
- Experience
- 18 - 30 (in years)
- State
- Country
- India
- Reporting To
- Company Name
- India's Leading Seeds & Agri Biotech company
- Company Size
- 501-1000