Objetivo principal

- Lead and manage Pepper breeding activities for Europe, Americas, Middle East and Africa in accordance with the Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS) R&D; Strategy,

- Direct Pepper breeding programs with Breeding Coordinators and Breeders to achieve goals and objectives set during Strategic Crop reviews, Breeding Program reviews, Development Management review,

- Actively develop breeding teams and individuals (technical & managerial competencies),

- Promote constructive global interactions and exchanges with breeding programs in other crops, with Asia colleagues and across Limagrain Vegetable Seeds,

- Define and manage the Pepper breeding organization with regard to staff, budget, and technology resources associated with the development and execution of each breeding program to deliver objectives,

- Act as interface with marketing teams to secure alignment of breeding programs with market needs. Lead the development strategies and directions for Pepper,

Descripción del puesto

- As part of the Breeding Leadership Team, collaborate with breeding management throughout the world, and contribute to global R&D; strategy, breeding program reviews,

- Work together with LVS counterpart and marketing leaders in order to contribute to strategic Crop Reviews and Project Portfolio definition and build Pepper R&D; Strategy,

- Represent R&D; in cross functional committee: maximize crop market share & profitability and develop products, align on strategy priorities and main projects,

- Define the Pepper breeding organization in regard to Global Strategy, staff, budget, and technology resources associated with the development and implementation of each breeding program,





- Work together with R&D; Operation and Trait & Technology Application leaders by providing direction/priorities for the implementation of the breeding programs at each site,

- Collaborate with other breeding leaders and technology teams to advance on the breeding strategic roadmap initiatives and optimize the breeding process,

- Act as R&D; leader for Spain. As delegated, represent the Business Unit HM.Clause in collaborations or partnerships with the group (LVS), as well as with external organizations such as universities and institutes,

- Manage Pepper breeding teams (breeding coordinators & breeders) and ensure a framework of management, training and skill development for teams and individuals,

- Ensure the implementation, among the breeding teams, of the company rules,

- Responsible for breeding budget, OPEX execution throughout the year

Lo que esperamos de ti

Minimum of master’s degree in an Agronomic and/or Biological Science, with specialization in plant genetics and breeding,

At least 10 years of management and product development experience, including five years of experience managing a breeding program,

Must be proficient both in Spanish and in English; French is a plus,

Strong leadership and management skills. Open-minded, positive attitude, and capacity to lead change,

Result-oriented. Long- & short-term vision. Financial analysis for strategic decision making. Ability to create innovative environment,

Willingness to travel frequently, domestic & international (30%)

Ventajas y contexto de trabajo

We offer you an attractive compensation package as well as numerous development opportunities within HM.CLAUSE and Limagrain Group,

This position is located in Almeria, Spain

📌 Pepper Breeding Director (M/F) (Almería)
🏢 Limagrain
📍 Almería