Breeding Group Leader - Cool Crops

Permanent – Full time. Have you successfully driven breeding programs? Are you knowledgeable about cool season crops such as brassicas and alliums? Do you enjoy managing and developing breeding teams?

What will you do?

Breeding Strategy & Program Management

• Define and implement short‑and‑long‑term breeding goals within the framework of the project plan, budget, and timeframe.
• Ensure availability of state‑of‑the‑art technologies and breeding methods in the breeding area.
• Supervise the preparation and management of Opex and Capex budgets per SAKATA guidelines.

Leadership + Team Development

• Manage and coach Breeders and breeding teams across EMEA.
• Lead team performance and drive team development by overseeing HR processes and optimizing use of resources (people, budget, tools).
• Motivate and foster teamwork, while challenging and strengthening the technical and genetic quality of...