Manager - Technology Integration

Job Description Title: Manager Technology Integration
Location: Hyderabad, India

Job Main Objectives:

In alignment with the company's strategy, the Manager Technology Integration will coordinate and execute genotyping, trait discovery, validation, and deployment of marker technology for vegetables and field crops. Working closely with breeders, genomics, bioinformatics, and pathology teams. Manager Technology Integration will focus on analysing trait genetics and assisting in the development of molecular breeding tools to accelerate genetic gain. The Manager Technology Integration will contribute to implementing molecular markers for routine applications and maintaining high-quality standards in genomics research.

Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Supporting the formulation and execution of the strategic Genomics Research and Application plan.
2. Facilitating the transfer of tools and methods designed to improve breeding efficiency and speed to market.
3. Executing molecular marker projects in collaboration with breeders.
4. Contributing to the design and development of molecular markers for commercial traits in vegetable crops and filed crops.
5. Assisting in the conversion from gel-based markers to SNPs and supporting the development of SNPs, QTL mapping, and WGS tools.
6. Supporting the development and implementation of SSR and SNP markers for routine MAA/MABC applications, including testing stock seed purity and hybrid seed purity.
7. Ensuring genomics research and application labs are well-maintained, up-to-date, and aligned with the company's strategic goals and budget.
8. Ensuring lab records and protocols are accurately maintained and regularly updated.
9. Assisting in identifying and assessing new technologies and partnership opportunities.
10. Participating in research project stages, from conceptualization and initiation to validation and deployment of breeding tools and methods.
11. Assisting breeders in implementing new molecular breeding methods and accelerating genetic gain.
12. Supporting external collaborations with experts to accelerate trait discovery and tool development

Experience and Education:

• MSc with minimum 5 years of experience handling the plant DNA marker technology experiments in vegetables or field crops
• PhD in molecular biology, plant genetics, or a closely related field preferred.
• Experience in SSR, SNPs, QTL mapping, and WGS technologies.
• Strong interactions with plant Biotechnology and genetics are an added advantage.
• Proven experience with Bioinformatics database management systems.

Skills and Personal Characteristics:

• Results-driven and entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively across levels and functions.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment to achieve mutual goals.
• High drive, energy, and persistence, with a focus on achieving results.
• Proven ability to maintaining and alignment with the company’s core values and culture.
• Good focus on innovation and IP awareness.