Mijn LG
Mijn LG

Maize breeder

As a project leader you will lead a breeding project based in Rilland in the Netherlands.

You will work closely with research support functions to develop parental lines for commercial hybrids with high yield potential, disease resistance, and other key traits suited to your specific market.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a multidisciplinary international environment by contributing to breeding strategy development and overseeing its local implementation.

Main tasks:

  • in collaboration with the Breeding Program Manager you propose breeding orientations, ideas, and genetic material strategies to introduce new lines.
  • define the short-, medium-, and long-term objectives of the breeding project, as well as the target portfolio to be developed.
  • gain a solid understanding of commercial challenges through interactions with all relevant stakeholders, including competitors, government officials, and/or public institutes.
  • lead local collaborations and propose exchanges with public and private partners, ensuring compliance with company standards and protocols.
  • ensure the freedom to operate for genetic material.

More information can be found on Limagrain jobdesk.