Semillas Fitó is a Spanish multinational company, founded in 1880 in Sant Martí de Provençals, Barcelona. In these more than 140 years, it has grown from a small seed company to become one of the leading multinationals in the sector of genetic improvement, production, and distribution of seeds of horticultural and extensive species with an investment in R&D of almost 30% of the turnover. More than 800 employees, presence in more than 20 countries and sales in more than 90 countries. From the R&D business unit, we need to incorporate an Crop Breeding Lead for Solanaceas varieties (Tomato or Pepper&Eggplant). This role can be held either in Almería or Barcelona . What will be your responsibilities? • Setting global breeding strategy of crop(s) species • Supervision and evaluation of Breeding Programs a) Supervision of breeders b) Create synergies within the station and among breeders globally. c) Follow-up of Breeding programs: genetic gains & efficiencies. • People leadership: special focus on diversity and culture • Global Budget management at a crop level • Active participation on setting research priorities with Global Crop Coordinator and Biotech leadership at a crop level • Foster active collaboration among breeding team and with development and sales teams • Active participation within R&D committee • Formulate and propose a comprehensive improvement strategy for the assigned crop, considering genetic, agronomic, and technological aspects. • Act as Director of Research and Development, executing all actions related to the improvement strategy, subject to the corresponding approval. • Define and coordinate all actions in the different improvement centres, establishing clear objectives and ensuring their follow-up. We know you'll do a great job, so we've thought of these benefits for you... Flexible start and end times Welcome plan and monitoring of your professional development, with evaluations and individual development plans. Access to an online training platform, with an extensive self-training catalog, so that your learning is continuous. Hybrid work model. Because we believe that spending time in the office is a key factor to develop creativity and enjoy teamwork. Flexible Remuneration Options Commitment to Internal Promotion Others Requirements: You are the talent we are looking for if you... You do have a Degree in Agriculture & a master's degree in Plant Breeding (preferably in horticultural species) It would be desirable if you do have also a Ph.D in Genetics, Plant Breeding or areas related to genetic improvement 10 years of managerial experience in Plant Breeding, preferably in horticultural species, are required to fit in this role You do have Availability to Travel
