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Genetic Program Manager – Wheat

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Redstone Commodity Search are working with a leading agricultural company looking to hire a Genetic Program Manager to join their wheat team in Colorado.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Leading and coordinating the wheat breeding programme to deliver the key breeding milestones, designing a ‘concept-to-commercialisation’ path of new product launches
• Head up the execution of scientific studies (such as grain science, milling science / food science, agronomy, or plant science) with both public and private research institutions into wheat breeding and other plant-based solutions.
• Collaborate with the Research and Development team to expand key technical materials and studies in nutrition, sensory and performance to support expansion
• Actively develop and expand a broad network to support the current and future development of the programme
• Role reports to Senior Director of Research and development

Key Qualifications / Experience

• At least 8 years’ experience within development of, or, commercializing wheat-based solutions and other types of grain (such as wheat, corn, barley, oats, rice, millet, cereals)
• Master’s degree or higher in a related field (such as grain science, milling science / food science, agronomy or plant science)
• Must have a strong technology understanding relating to the field (such as breeding tools, ingredient functionality, product applications and process development)
• Established connections within Wheat trade and scientific based organisations are a major plus (such as NAWG, WQC, NAMA, Cereal & Grains, USDA)
• Role is to be located in Denver, Colorado. Remote working is an option with regular travel to headquarters. Must have ability to travel around 30% for business.

If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role; please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to rebecca@redstonesearch.com or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.