Tentative CTC Bracket –Package will not be constraint for suitable candidate

Reporting to – Director –R&D

Company Intro

Krishidhan Group is ruling the Indian seed industry with presence across India and Europe. Fuelled with significant investment by “Summit Partners”, we have lined up extensive growth plans via organic and inorganic routes.  Driven by R&D and Biotech, Krishidhan is delivering high quality seeds for the Indian seeds market. With products ranging from Cotton, Pulses, Cereals, Vegetables we command significant market share in Indian commercial seeds.  Not only seeds, we also take care of needs of farmers related to Fertilizers and Nutrients.  Our R&D activities and research centers are recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India.  We see ourselves emerging as one of the biggest technology driven Indian agricultural input company with a significant global presence, providing access to latest technologies and all required quality agricultural inputs for the socio economic growth of farmers worldwide. Our commitment is guaranteed and supported by our talented human resources, continuous and proactive research, state-of-the-art seeds processing facilities, stringent total quality management and friendly sales & support network.

Job Description

Strategic Research Planning

• Prepare the detailed strategic research action plan for cotton with time line (short-term, medium term, long term) along with infrastructure, manpower, resources and budget.
• Assign specific breeding programme and projects for each of the cotton breeder in group.
• Guide all breeders in proper analysis of data and identification of elite material to be advanced for further evaluation, trials and release
• Plan extensive trait development-
• Improved fibre quality through
• HXB hybrids
• Introgression of traits from Barbedense
• Use of unique germplasm and marker support from Biotech
• on resistance against:
• Cotton leaf curl Viruses
• Grey mildew
• Alternaria
• Drought
• Full responsibility for new Biotech products e.g
• RRF
• Sucking pests
• National and international projects
• Molecular marker application for faster trait development

R&D and Administration:

• Full responsibility for appropriate and competitive product design for water deficient rainfed area in central zone- work to be done at Jalna.
• Full lead responsibility for appropriate and competitive product design and breeding strategies for North Zone of India. Lead, plan and mentor the scientific team to achieve strategic plans.
• Full lead responsibility for appropriate and competitive product design for South Zone especially for various sub-zones of Andhra. Lead, plan and mentor the scientific team to achieve strategic plans.
• Ensure administrative arrangements for all regional breeding stations and testing centres.
• Prepare budget for effective implementation and oversee cost of each centre month wise for strict compliance of budget run R&D.

   

Review and Monitoring

• Monitor and supervise all ongoing projects, research administration, material indents & distribution
• Review release proposals prepared for the identified products and present before the release committee
• Ensure that the crop review process is completed subject to necessary response and action plans
• Ensure smooth functioning of the R&D station(s)
• Oversee and enhance the germplasm collection from various local, national and international sources
• Provide data and documents required for sale permission in various states to marketing department.
• Ensure proper documentation and filling of IPR under PVP & FR authority
• Oversee proper documentation of various activities in prescribed formats
• Ensure implementation of the technical action plan by individual breeders/team of breeders
• Oversee and track activities of the individual breeders in consistent manner through regular visit of the experiments/dialogues/discussion/meetings
• Ensure product delivery in time bound manner

   

Liaisoning:

• Foster strong and effective linkage with sales/marketing/production/trial departments for effective delivery of the products in tune with the requirements of the markets
• Develop strategic linkage with biotech department for ensuring biotech interventions as and when required
• Develop  strong linkage with ICAR Institutes/SAUs/other national organizations to be in touch with developments at national level
• Develop and foster linkages with international breeding stations/organizations to ensure  procuring new germplasm and implementing innovative technologies
• Ensure timely action related ensure IPR protection of the products through registration with competent authorities like PPVFRA/NBPGR
• Maintain liaison with various key as well as eminent scientist / breeder and functionaries
• Coordinate with cotton breeders at all locations of India and administrative responsibilities of research stations at Jalna, Abohar and Hyderabad.
• Liason with GRU for conservation, characterization including diversity analysis for existing GP and distribution of Germplasm.
• Liasoning  for regulatory clearances and marketing licenses & PPV-FR work.

   

People  Management

• Guide all cotton breeders in proper analysis of data and identification of elite material to be advanced for further evaluation, trials and release
• Develop career path of subordinates in accordance with their competence and aspirations and to facilitate their growth from within the team
• Explore ways of developing subordinates over a period of time for succession planning
• Manage performance and people-related issues through effective practices/ processes to foster and develop a strong team
• Ensure ongoing coaching and training so as to aid development of the individuals and also provide constant feedback for improvement
• Train and coach departmental employees on functional aspects of the business

Candidate Profile (Must)

• P.HD. -  (Ag)
• Good knowledge of R&D for Cotton Seeds
• Need to be a team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to travel extensively
• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work in a team environment, and manage the cross functional team

APPLY TO

Send your updated credentials to TopJobs@KrishidhanSeeds.com with subject line “SeedQuest Lead, R&D, Cotton Breeding”