Lead - Rice Research & Development

Job Description

Responsible for developing the breeding strategy for the crop in coordination with Head Research Development Provide required inputs for planning of breeding program to research team. Organize yield trials in different locations to speed up development of hybrids inbreds. Incorporate desired traits in new products through back cross breeding or other breeding methods using speed to market tools. Lead Rice breeding program that delivers inbreeds, Hybrids lines and Varieties that customer s expects. Lead team of Rice research staff, develop their annual goal plan monitor and assess the progress. Establish robust hybrid testing plans to identify superior hybrid products for the Indian market and sets goals in alignment with business unit growth goals. Identify and advance competitive hybrids based on product objectives for relevant market segment. Actively involves in understanding the customer needs and aligning with business requirements. Interact with public sector researchers and government agencies as needed from time to time. Collect, maintain and ensure strict security of germplasm data Prepare Annual Budget Provide support to Product development, Supply chain and Commercial functions : a) Ensure supply of sufficient seed and relevant information of new hybrids to PD group. b) Ensure building up of sufficient quantity of breeder seed/synchronize basic seed of hybrids with supply chain. a) Ensure supply of sufficient seed and relevant information of new hybrids to PD group. b) Ensure building up of sufficient quantity of breeder seed/synchronize basic seed of hybrids with supply chain. QUALIFICATION: M.Sc. (Agri) or Ph.D. in Genetics Plant Breeding