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Senior Manager of Product Development, Breeding
Watsonville, California, United States of America
Full Time
13 hours ago
$128,650 - $176,900 USD
No H1B
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Key skills
R
Analytics
Leadership
Change Management
Product Management
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
leads the optimization of breeding and testing of precommercial pipelines
monitors performance in a regional and local context
represents R&D in regional networks and at customer-facing forums
partners with product leaders, regional teams, and growers to deliver varieties
design pre-commercial breeding and testing strategies aligned with regional needs
integrate environmental and growers’ insights into product advancements
oversee testing optimizations
analyze multi‑location and multi‑year trials
provide day-to-day management and leadership to the variety development managers
establish rigorous experimental protocols and collaborate with breeding teams
produce executive reports on pipeline health
communicate priorities and progress to product leaders, growers, and regional operations
Requirements
MSc in plant breeding, genetics, horticulture, agronomy, or related field
minimum of 10 years in agricultural research
Proven experience in commercial breeding or product management
data analysis
phenotyping
environmental modeling
Ability to lead without direct line authority
Successful track record of adopting predictive analytics methods
Experience in effective change management
Capability to manage a large and highly complex R&D program structure within a global operational setting
Must be a self-starter
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
Benefits
comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
401(k) with employer match
profit-sharing participation
paid sick time
paid vacation
paid personal and family care leave
free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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