Full-Time Global Head of Tropical Crops Product

• Collect inputs /trends from region/global to shape the long-term crop strategy of our tropical vegetable crops.
• Project leader and cross-functional convenor for these crops on global initiatives.
• Define IP strategy metrics.
• Provide strategic guidance and collaborate with stakeholders/counterparts for product centric teams in Production & Supply, Finance and Research & Development.
• Responsible for securing a clear strategic segmentation of the portfolio between customer segments.
• Own the global Target Product Profiles for the crop mega-segments.
• Prioritize traits and breeding program resource allocation across regions & customer segments.
• Drive solving product portfolio gaps and opportunities to address alliances and licensing (in close collaboration with the ‘growth’ team).
• Set Global portfolio thresholds to drive profitability and new product introduction success.

Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in the seed business and/or crop marketing including research, commercialization, production, and/or supply chain management.

Understanding of vegetable seeds, preferably in tropical growing environments.

Knowledge: Understanding of sustainable agriculture practices and their impact on crop production, environmental sustainability, and profitability.

Financial acumen: The ability to manage budgets, forecast revenue, and analyze financial data to ensure profitability.

Strategic thinking: The ability to develop and implement long-term crop strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.

Leadership skills: The ability to lead cross-functional teams and motivate team members to achieve common goals.

Customer focus: The ability to understand customer needs and preferences and develop crop portfolios that meet those needs.

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