R&D Trial Specialist Global Coordinator

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

- With the support of RTS Leadership Team, coordinate team of Global R&D Trial Specialists to effectively and efficiently execute trials to advance the experimental hybrids with the highest commercial potential from stage -1 to Stage 0 and from Stage 0 to Stage1, through the collection of valuable, timely, and accurate information all while promoting a strong team atmosphere designed to work at its maximum potential.

- Lead team to establish and implement common ways of working and interacting including standardized planning tools, harmonized reporting, data collection systems, data analysis and statistics applications, experimental design, phenotyping protocols.

- Define and manage the R&D Trial Specialist organization with regards to staff, budget, and technology resources associated with the development and implementation of each trialing program.

- Develop team sustainability by establishing the vision for future team growth and succession.

- To collaborate with regional and global breeding, marketing and sales leadership to align trial demand from Resource Planning tools with R&D and market priorities.

- Work collaboratively with other LVS BU counterpart, in order to support each other’s trialing needs in different geographies.

- Ensure the implementation of the integration and training program(s) for R&D Trial Specialists.
- To create a high-performance environment focused on advancing experimental hybrids based upon objective performance analysis and data interpretation with the greatest commercial potential.
- To lead in a manner that will allow the crop team (R&D, Marketing and Sales) to work at their highest performance level.

To be considered, you will need: The candidate that will thrive in this role brings critical thinking and analytical skills. We look for:

- MS degree in Agriculture or Related Field
- Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
- Significant previous trialing experience (5+ years) and experience working with growers.
- Experience with vegetable crop production and cropping methods.
- Experience managing individuals and teams and driving change.
- Must be proficient in English; proficiency in French and/or Spanish a plus.

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
• This position’s range is $120,000 - $135,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• +1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
• Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
• Annual Fitness reimbursements, covered massage benefits & unlimited health coaching
• Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
• Learning Environment
• Promotions from within
• Paid Annual Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
• Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity paid time off
• Fertility and Infertility benefits
• Low family medical deductibles

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other
equipment. This position will be exposed to adverse weather conditions. The employee may need to
walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery. The noise level that is typical of this work
environment is moderate.