.Product Development Accelerator Manager (m/f/d)Field of Work: Research & DevelopmentLocation: Aguimes, GC, ESContract Type: RegularIs Full Time?: YesOnsite/ Remote: OnsiteJob ID: 14793Join Us in Shaping the Future of Agriculture!Are you ready to make a profound impact in the field of fast-breeding and trait integration? We are in search of an exceptional Product Development Accelerator Manager to manage the KWS Product Development Accelerator facility, which will support the breeding and TI maize and sunflower programs in close collaboration with the breeding technologies and breeding teams. This vacancy is on a full-time and permanent basis.You will work in the Breeding Research Services maize and oilseed crops team at our breeding station in Canary Island, Spain .About Us:We are a global leader in agricultural research and innovation, committed to delivering sustainable solutions for a growing world population. As a research manager in our Breeding Research Services team, you'll be part of a motivated group of experts striving to make a difference in the world of agriculture.Your Impact:As our Product Development Accelerator Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the newest techniques for accelerating our breeding and trait integration programs for maize and sunflower and running all operations in the Product Development Accelerator facility with the highest process excellence. Here's what your role entails:Implement highly efficient workflows combining several innovative breeding techniques for planting, sampling, speed, and molecular breeding in the KWS Product Development Accelerator facility for maize and sunflower.Follow and continuously improve the standard operating procedures and corresponding work instructions regarding all Product Development Accelerator operations.Participate in the coordination with the customers and involved departments in the planning process for the Product Development Accelerator to allow optimal use and highest impact of the facility.Establish seamless operations in the Product Development Accelerator guaranteeing high success rates and timely delivery to the customers according to the needs of the respective breeding or TI schemes.Coordinate and monitor Key-Performance-Indicators (KPIs) of all Product Development Accelerator operations.Support in the implementation of the standard operating procedures and corresponding work instructions regarding fast-breeding activities and trait integration programs and seed services with research genetic material in close cooperation with the quality management team.Work in an international team in close collaboration with colleagues from breeding and breeding technologies.Your Profile:A graduation degree in agriculture, biology, genetics, or biotechnology area.3 years of experience in research and development activities in the seed industry.Professional written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish is a must