Full Time

Main Goal
As an Inbred Corn Breeder, you will lead a breeding program. This international position will be based in Rilland in the Netherlands or in Colmar in France, Greven in Germany, or Pocking in Germany depending on your preferred location. You will work closely with the research and support functions to develop inbred lines with agronomic traits, disease resistance, and yield potential adapted to your dedicated market. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career working in a multi-disciplinary international environment, helping shape breeding strategies and drive its local execution.

Job description
Strategy / business orientation:
In conjunction with the Head of Breeding program:

• Develop breeding direction, ideas and germplasm strategies to bring new lines and hybrids on the market.
• Define the short-, medium- and long-term objectives of the breeding project and the target portfolio with development.
• Develop a good understanding of business challenges through interactions with all relevant stakeholders, including competitors, government officials and/or public institute.
• Lead local collaborations and propose exchanges with public and private partners in line with company standard and protocols.
• Guarantee the FTO of the germplasm.

Operations:

• Implement the breeding strategy and manage the breeding project.
• Leverage internal as well as external R&D capabilities to optimize the breeding project using new and efficient technical innovations.
• Manage and take in charge assessment of lines, visit and score trials and nurseries.
• Analyze all data with appropriate tools and take breeding decisions.

People Management:

• Manage breeding teams dedicated to the breeding project.
• Ensure that all team members follow the company standards (health, safety and environment and other).
• Promote innovation and maintain high technical and scientific level of his / her team.
• Develop close relationship with Maize breeders operating in other programs or other territories as well as all Limagrain Field Seed Research organization.

Skills: what we expect of you

• PhD or MASTER in Plant Breeding and Genetics, or a closely related field, is required.
• Previous experience in corn breeding or a similar field would be appreciated.
• In-depth knowledge of corn breeding techniques and molecular genetics tools.
• Ability to use software for data analyses, management, presentation, and reporting; general competence in statistics and data management is required.
• Knowledge of the target production region associated biotic and abiotic stresses, and relevant germplasm base would be appreciated.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills are needed.
• Leadership skills and experience in managing people and projects.

Languages:

• English (4 - Fluent)
• German (3 - Professional)
• Dutch (for The Netherlands)

Your benefits and working environment
Joining us means enjoying a range of benefits besides a good salary like profit sharing, holiday days, work-life balance arrangements, pension plan and other variable elements depending on the country you will be based.

Joining us means joining an agricultural cooperative and an international Group offering career prospects in France and worldwide.

At Limagrain, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, which are sources of progress and wealth for the company.

If you recognize yourself in this profile, don't wait any longer and join us now to experience the Limagrain Adventure!

Recruitment process
The recruitment process takes place in several stages:

• The first consists of a pre-sorting of applications by our Talent Acquisition Manager.
• The future manager of the position in question then sorts through the CVs to establish the most relevant shortlist possible.
• A telephone pre-qualification may be carried out.
• A first interview is organized with the future manager.
• A second HR interview is organized shortly afterwards.

Finally, feedback is given to the shortlisted candidates. Various tests may also be considered (language, personality, etc.).

This process is indicative only, and may change depending on the position in question.

Organisation
Limagrain Europe is a pure seed player company with solid agricultural roots. Under its LG, international brand, the company is developing innovative solutions based on a multi-crop offer through 20 subsidiaries. LG is one of the European seed leaders in maize, wheat, barley, oilseed rape and sunflower seeds available in more than 50 countries. Limagrain Europe is contributing to progress in Agriculture every day, by offering genetic and agronomic solutions that allow farmers to achieve better performance while meeting environmental challenges and societal expectations. Limagrain Europe is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative owned by French farmers and an international group, the fourth largest seed company worldwide. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. For further information, visit us at: www.limagrain-europe.com

Interested?
Apply via the application form.