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Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Platform Head

Location: Saint Beauzire, France

Reference: 2019-3307

Limagrain Field Seeds breeds, produces and commercializes field seeds to farmers. Investments in Research and Development reach 14.3% of the annual Group turnover.

The fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain is an international agricultural cooperative group, founded and managed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products.

OVERALL MISSION :

You would like to contribute to the efficiency of our breeding programs. Join us!

Within the global research organization of the Field Seeds Division, in a new Trait and Technologies organization, we are expanding our research efforts and opening several quantitative geneticist permanent positions to join the biostatistics / bioinformatic platform.

The biostatistics team covers various domain of statistics: mixed model theory, quality control methods, experimental design, quantitative genetic and population genetics.

As platform head you will develop, direct, implement and control the short, mid and long term biostatistics and bioinformatics activities to provide tools in accordance with our research strategy and breeding needs.

MAIN ACTIVITIES :

Strategy:

  • Formulate mid to long term plans to meet the requirements of breeding teams for biostatistics and bioinformatics tools.
  •  Ensure optimization, including use of state ot the art techniques.
  • Sponsor and drive innovative projects, develop and ensure implementation of improvements.

Operational responsibilities:

  • Manage platform activities cost efficiently. Promote the services offered internally and externally.
  • Analyze the requests from breeding teams to develop tools and protocols.
  • Drive and manage technology projects.
  • Accountable for implementation of new technology projects. FTO and IP: Strenghten IP protection.

Budget:

  • Coordinate and prioritize the allocation of resources between teams and projects. Propose budet and mid term plan  and ensure reporting on the evolution of the portfolio.

People:

  • Supervise and mentor biostatisticians and bioinformatics that lead projects within your platfrom . Ensure that all team members follow all the company standards (health, safety, environmental, ethical compliance, government regulations, etc). Promote innovation and maintain high technical and scientific level of your team.
  • As a member of the Trait and technology Management Team, you are expected to develop close relationships with other platforms as well as with crop research head and key external partners in order to steer innovation.

PROFILE :

  • PhD in statistics, quantitative genetic, plant or animal breeding or similar discipline.
  • Robust experience and knowledge in quantitative genetics applied in breeding.
  • Creative and innovative you are able to steer and drive innovation and changes.
  • You have been in a position to propose a scientific roadmap in your area of expertise
  • Agile, you have experience with matrix organizations.
  • Your leadership and management experience is recognized.
  • You master English both oral and written. French speaking would be a plus.
  • A knowledge of practical plant breeding would be a plus.

JOIN US !

Please click HERE to learn more and to apply online.

More positions from: Limagrain Europe

Posted from August 4, 2020 until February 4, 2021
SeedQuest reference number: 119777

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
 
 
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