Agro Senior New Variety Development Manager; 农业部新品种发展高级经理

Developing suitable and new potato varieties to offer unique products, cost competitiveness，premium pricing and improved profitability to ensure business long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of potato and other crop breeding & evaluation programs, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• VSA-variety specific agronomy development and implementation, bring the sciences to best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new variety objectives and prioritize goals, contracts, and seed ramp up.
• Utilize advanced breeding techniques and technologies to accelerate the development of new potato varieties and other crop.
• Manage field trials, data collection, and analysis to select superior potato lines.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of potato genetics and breeding methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and research in potato breeding.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to crop breeding and variety registration.
• Mentor and train team members in Agronomy best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including research institutions, university and growers.
• Prepare and present reports on breeding program progress and results to stakeholders.
• New variety protection (IP) application and registration according to China law regulation

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field. PhD is a plus.
• Proven experience in potato breeding and variety development, preferably in a managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of potato genetics, breeding methodologies, and agronomy.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to crop breeding and variety registration is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of potato and other crop breeding & evaluation programs, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• VSA-variety specific agronomy development and implementation, bring the sciences to best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new variety objectives and prioritize goals, contracts, and seed ramp up.
• Utilize advanced breeding techniques and technologies to accelerate the development of new potato varieties and other crop.
• Manage field trials, data collection, and analysis to select superior potato lines.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of potato genetics and breeding methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and research in potato breeding.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to crop breeding and variety registration.
• Mentor and train team members in Agronomy best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including research institutions, university and growers.
• Prepare and present reports on breeding program progress and results to stakeholders.
• New variety protection (IP) application and registration according to China law regulation