Manager - Agro - R&D - FMCG

Designation - Manager Agro, R&D

Location : Agra

Industry FMCG MNC

The deliverables of the role are:

Plan for and evaluate new varieties of potato and recommend the best ones for the various geographies in U.P..M.P., Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra and other states. variety development for Potato is preferred and not mandatory

Establish and manage captive farm and research program on variety, agronomy and potato seed to be conducted at Captive farm and other states mentioned above.

Initiate R&D program of Oats (new portfolio) and evaluate various varieties and recommend for different geographies.

Maintain strong relationship with CPRI, Agriculture Institutes and Universities.

Work closely with authority in PPV and FR and ensure completion of variety registration process.

Key Skills/Experience Required –

The job is highly technical and required following education, experience and skills:

1.B.Sc. Agriculture (Must)

M.Sc. Agriculture with Plant Breeding/ Agronomy/Horticulture/Soil Science (Must)

Ph.D. Preferable

2. Work Experience: 3-5 years experience in the field of :

- Managing variety development and evaluation program for vegetable of field crops (Must)

- Should be having sound knowledge of statistical analyses of field experiment (Must)

- Experience of conducting agronomic trials in the field

- Should be having good exposure of field (agronomic) operations, plant nutrition and plant protection aspects

3. Basic knowledge about the potato crop, preferably 1-2 years of experience working on variety evaluation and agronomy aspects

Please email resumes to jaya@leadsearch.biz