Testing and Operation Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Active involvement with Product and/or Technical Units to drive the unit outcomes in alignment with evaluate mission team tasks.
Executing complex field trials across crops and multiple sites to deliver high-quality data to enable accurate and timely decisions in the advancement of products through the pre-commercial and breeding pipelines. Ensure field testing innovation strategy and plans in place to enable and advance data science driven Precision Breeding.
Support activities of Asia field testing program - all activities related to trials - field selection, grower management, field plot management, data collection, mechanisation, digital tool and technologies contributing to highest data quality. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading edge technology and talented research scientists seeking to deliver the best in the industry.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for implementation of product characterization strategy and Implementation of field testing (FT) operations and support services to deliver product pipelines in alignment with global and regional FT strategy.
• Execute field testing activities as per aligned trial plan - Trials, Data capture and Data return etc through mechanisation and automation, contributing to efficient data driven advancement decisions.
• Deliver the highest data quality through the work of the employees in the organization with the use of new technology and processes.
• Strategically implement new technologies that drive a step-change in Breeding phenotyping, planting and harvesting processes through a partnership with automated engineering, IT, data science, and external vendors.
• Utilization of research equipment such as planters, combines and handheld digital devices for note taking.
• Assist in computer related activities and provide support for testing activities such as operation of shelling systems, seed counters and seed pack.
  Responsible for all day-to-day operations of the testing program and the general operations of a multi-location testing program.
• Support in effective administration of testing responsibility, including temporary/contract employee hiring, development, training and retention; budget management; and care of assets.
• Kaging overnight travel during the planting and harvest season is possible, wherever needed. Several 2-3 days of travel for training and other meetings are likely during the year.
• Implementation and ensuring compliance of company/functional polices on Environment, Safety and Health, Quality Management Systems and stewardship across testing locations.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:

• Active member of India FT Hub, Asia Breeding
• Work towards accomplishing the IBSL Corn/ Asia Rice/ Technical unit outcomes
• Engage and partner on need based strategic and/or operational projects with Product
• Units, Commercial, Seed Operations, EDS, and other technological functions, IT, and Climate team

WHO YOU ARE:

• MS in Agriculture or related field of study with 5+ years of significant people and project management experience in an agricultural-related research position.
• Relevant field experience in trailing Corn and Rice crops.
• Innovative and Digital acumen for advancing Precision Breeding imperatives.
• Advanced computer skills and excellent knowledge of software related to data acquisition and analysis.