We are looking for an experienced Technical Director (EMEA) for a multinational company in the Agriculture sector.Summary:Essential role by managing the processes of the international breeding programs.Member of the Management Team in Europe.Collaborate with the head breeders and the research team at PSI in the US.Lead a small team of experts in Europe.Achieve goals to find best performing soft fruit varieties for EMEA.Represent the company in EMEA.Preferably based in Spain.FUNCTIONS:Research program leadership & technical guidance (70%)Accountable for overall program and budget development, technical and operational execution, and reporting on technical activities in EMEA.Oversee and lead the European crossing program and seedling growing out activities in close cooperation with the breeders at PSI in the US.Accountable for high health programs to provide sufficient clean stock in a timely manner in close cooperation with service providers (3rd party labs and propagators).Oversee and lead the trialing and variety selection process in close cooperation with strategic customers.Frequent visits to the trial sites throughout EMEA.Represent Plant Sciences (10%)Serve as an ambassador for Plant Sciences by developing and maintaining strong relationships with key partners (propagators, strategic growers, service providers).Support the team in its commercial efforts to introduce existing and new crops and varieties into existing key markets as well as new geographies.Develop and maintain a good network with advanced research institutes and universities.Supervise staff (20%)Foster a team culture among direct reports and other team members to deliver organizational results.Guide and support direct reports in their individual responsibilities and personal development.Minimum Requirements:Master degree in plant sciences or equivalent education.10+ years of experience in the horticultural industry, preferably soft fruit.Specific knowledge about blackberries and blueberries is more than welcome.Experience in leading complex research projects in an international context.Proven ability to collaborate in an international research environment.Knowledge of data management, data analysis and statistics.Experience with intellectual property issues.Fluent in English, Spanish would be a plus.Willing to travel frequently.
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