Genetic Selection Lead ECW Cornbelt SGS

Summary

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. The Genetic Selection Lead provides strategic long-term genetic selection research, technology, insights, and marketing direction to Innvictis Seed product strategies in the Eastern Cornbelt region.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver genetic expertise and strategic development activities, including reviewing genetic libraries 2-3 years in advance of commercialization, identifying genetic research plots, staying ahead of and adopting new technology without significant risk, assisting with training and positioning during sales season
• Develop national and regional product strategies in collaboration with marketing and sales management and provide product direction to sales management team including delivering consistent Innvictis messages and strategies
• Deliver market analyses, measurements, and product training, prioritize key opportunities, identify new markets, understand competitive products, and train Innvictis and SGS field sales and external customers
• Demonstrate ability to interpret complex data and apply practical analysis to drive commercially relevant, market-focused decisions
• Facilitate the development and training of market and demand planning tools

Typical Education

Requires a MS or PhD OR substantial experience (>20 years) in seed industry in field/research and genetic evaluation positions.

Relevant Experience

• 15+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements.
• Requires >85% travel during growing season
• Requires >70% travel in off-season training and discussing key genetic characteristics of each selection
• Must engage all 5 major seed genetic houses and work closely with their geneticists, breeders, and biologists to identify high potential lines 3-5 years before commercialization.
• Must be an effective communicator and trainer in addition to strong biological skills.

Job Requisition ID: 26005

Travel Required: Up to 75%

Pay Grade: Global Grade 5

Location(s): Remote - USA

Country: United States

Salary Range: $145,000–$155,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, education, and location, and may vary above or below the stated range as permitted by law. Plus annual incentive plan eligibility

Attractive Total Rewards Package That Includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance

Benefits Details Available at simplotbenefits.com

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.