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:
Project management
The ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams. You can develop these skills through practical experience or online courses.
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.
Leadership skills
The ability to make decisions, evaluate business and market trends, and understand technology and product evolution.
Collaboration
The ability to encourage teamwork, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Adaptability
The ability to pivot when experiments and projects don't go as planned.
Problem-solving skills
The ability to use unique problem-solving techniques to contribute to successful projects.
Analytical skills
The ability to interpret and evaluate complex data sets to identify patterns, draw conclusions, and formulate hypotheses.
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