POSITION: Research and Development Lead
LOCATION: Port Talbot, UK
DURATION: 12 Month Contract
Description:
Crop IQ is a global, science-led biotechnology company that made up of dedicated pioneers who manufacturing cutting-edge, innovative, sustainable farming solutions that utilize natural ingredients and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to create additional value for all the stakeholders in the farming sector: farmers, suppliers and consumers.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for identifying and addressing challenges related to competition, technology changes, and customer needs. Also responsible for developing new products, including generic and proprietary products and responsible for leading a team of scientists and engineers to create new products and improve existing ones.
Responsibilities:
- Research: Identify and develop active ingredients with new modes of action. These ingredients can be combined with existing active ingredients to create more effective resistance strateg
- Product development: Develop new or improved products based on existing active ingredient
- Project management: Manage breeding trials, analyze data, and assess cultivar performance.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with scientists, agronomists, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with market needs.
- Communication: Prepare technical reports and communicate findings.
Required Skills:
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Project management
The ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams. You can develop these skills through practical experience or online courses.
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Communication skills
The ability to convey information through words, texts, or gestures. R&D leads need to be able to communicate the value of their projects to stakeholders.
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Leadership skills
The ability to make decisions, evaluate business and market trends, and understand technology and product evolution.
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Collaboration
The ability to encourage teamwork, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Adaptability
The ability to pivot when experiments and projects don't go as planned.
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Problem-solving skills
The ability to use unique problem-solving techniques to contribute to successful projects.
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Analytical skills
The ability to interpret and evaluate complex data sets to identify patterns, draw conclusions, and formulate hypotheses.
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Risk management
The ability to identify potential risks in R&D projects early and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Other preferably skills include: Team building and motivation, Time management and prioritization, Scientific research methodology, Data analytics and statistical analysis, and Technical product knowledge.
Education:
A bachelor's degree or preferably PHD in a relevant field like Agriculture science, chemical engineering or a related technical field is usually required. should also have several years of relevant experience, including at least five years in a managerial or leadership role.
Please send your resume to info@cropiqtech.com