Global Head Of R&D M - F H/F - 63

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d'Allier plain, in the heart of Central France's Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.
As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.Function
This role is part of a transformation aimed at:
* Strengthening synergies between Research and the broader Limagrain Field Seeds (LFS) organization
* Improving the efficiency of R&D investments
* Supporting LFS's sustainable and profitable growth
Job description
1. Strategic Contribution as a Member of the LFS Executive Committee
* Participate in building strategic plans
* Monitor implementation and propose adjustments as needed
2. Define the Strategic Roadmap for Research in Line with LFS Priorities
* Develop LFS's scientific and technological roadmap
* Propose and implement the Intellectual Property protection and usage strategy
* Identify areas for differentiating innovation (genetics, traits, data management, technologies, etc.)
* Ensure coherence across multi-species and multi-region research programs
* Set up the necessary organization aligned with the broader LFS structure
3. Team and Resource Management
* Lead the Research Department Management Team (RDMT)
* Functionally manage research teams located in BSA (Business & Supply Areas) and JVs across countries, ensuring alignment of goals
* Develop talent, promote diversity, and foster engagement within scientific teams
4. Optimize Investments and Performance
* Oversee R&D budgets and ensure measurable return on investment
* Work with Strategic Marketing to implement harmonized performance indicators across research programs
* Contribute to cost optimization in a margin-constrained environment, in close collaboration with country teams
5. Collaboration and Influence
* Collaborate closely with BSA Directors, Corporate functions (Finance, HR, IT, Legal), and external partners
* Represent LFS in certain scientific and partnership forums
* Act as a full member of the Limagrain Group Scientific Committee
* Contribute to the Top Executive community of the Limagrain Group