🚀 Global Head of R&D (M/F)

Overview

Function

This role is part of a transformation aimed at:

• Strengthening synergies between Research and the broader Limagrain Field Seeds (LFS) organization
• Improving the efficiency of R&D investments
• Supporting LFS's sustainable and profitable growth

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strategic Contribution as a Member of the LFS Executive Committee
  • Participate in building strategic plans
  • Monitor implementation and propose adjustments as needed
• Define the Strategic Roadmap for Research in Line with LFS Priorities
  • Develop LFS's scientific and technological roadmap
  • Propose and implement the Intellectual Property protection and usage strategy
  • Identify areas for differentiating innovation (genetics, traits, data management, technologies, etc.)
  • Ensure coherence across multi-species and multi-region research programs
  • Set up the necessary organization aligned with the broader LFS structure
• Team and Resource Management
  • Lead the Research Department Management Team (RDMT)
  • Functionally manage research teams located in BSA (Business & Supply Areas) and JVs across countries, ensuring alignment of goals
  • Develop talent, promote diversity, and foster engagement within scientific teams
• Optimize Investments and Performance
  • Oversee R&D budgets and ensure measurable return on investment
  • Work with Strategic Marketing to implement harmonized performance indicators across research programs
  • Contribute to cost optimization in a margin-constrained environment, in close collaboration with country teams
• Collaboration and Influence
  • Collaborate closely with BSA Directors, Corporate functions (Finance, HR, IT, Legal), and external partners
  • Represent LFS in certain scientific and partnership forums
  • Act as a full member of the Limagrain Group Scientific Committee
  • Contribute to the Top Executive community of the Limagrain Group

Profile description

Technical Skills

• Recognized expertise in plant genetics, biotechnology, or agronomy
• Proven experience in leading international research programs
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property, seed regulations, and public/private partnerships

Managerial Skills

• Strong, collaborative leadership
• Ability to unite multicultural teams and communicate effectively
• Strategic vision and political acumen
• Capacity to drive change in a complex environment

Education

PhD or Agricultural Engineering degree with specialization in genetics or biotechnology

Languages

Fluency English is essential, proficiency in French is desirable

Recruitment process

Once your application has been submitted, an acknowledgement of receipt will confirm its receipt.

We will study your profile in relation to the needs of the position and the company.

If your application is selected, the following steps are part of our process:

1. After a prequalification interview, you will meet your manager and group HR Director.
2. Then we will ask you to participate into the assessment process.
3. Finally, you will meet our Group CEO

Groupe Limagrain is an employer that respects diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds