Plant Science Program Manager
Plant Science Program Manager
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$ 100870 - 176480
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Job Description
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs spices seasonings and condiments and were only getting started. At McCormick were always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees all 14000 of us across the world are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire a Plant Science Program Manager in one of the following locations:
Global HQ in Hunt Valley MD
MKC office in Cayman Islands
Potential for fully-remote work arrangement
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best addition to the benefits youd expect from a global leader (401k health insurance paid time off etc.) we also offer:
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
POSITION OVERVIEW
Incumbent will lead the global agricultural innovation initiatives by advancing McCormicks plant science enabling value chain transformation and supporting regenerative growth in compliant farming systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Agricultural research & Innovation: drive and define the plant innovation strategy including leading to radical innovation strategies for growth.
- Coordinate regional Agricultural projects and own a global strategy for ag support
- Provide technical support to McCormick strategic Ag portfolio transformation including alternate growing strategies Grow-Your-Own initiativesetc.
- Provide technical support to validate agricultural innovations that could be adopted in McCormicks supply chains including Regenerative Agriculture Climate and Pest resilience
- Leverage technology to drive optimization and transformation (big data internet of things Artificial Intelligence)
- Champion seed selection plant breeding and physiology initiatives for advantage
- Identify and mobilize research partners (universities science institutes etc.)
- Seek external funds
Coordinate Technical support to growing partners to enable successful and sustainable production.
- Own a global approach on Regenerative agriculture leverage internal and external network to deliver.
- Analyze and make recommendations for improved farm models e.g. quality improvement farm efficiency yield improvement and Foster Precision agriculture mechanization use of technology.
- Provide Agronomic support and advise McCormicks teams Farmer Support Programs and Business partners
Define processes for pesticides recommendations and Maximum Residues Limits (MRL) management
- Develop MRLs management and avoidance strategies
- Analyze farm Data and Vendor Questionnaires to determine which problematic crop protection chemicals are used and why. Researching alternative products or natural agricultural methods e.g. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and designing programs to improve compliance
- Provide scientific support to McCormick Regulatory teams efforts to lobby for MRLs for herbs and spices
Communication
- Researching and designing future Ag Transformative strategies
- Elevate internally the ag agenda
- Publication of findings if relevant
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate degree (Bsc) in Horticulture Plant Sciences Plant Physiology Soil Science or a closely related discipline is required.
- 10 years(half in private sector) experience articulating vision creating strategies and managing enterprise projects data analysis. A passion for plants with experience in plant genealogy breeding controlled environment agriculture horticulture or plant science
- Hands-on experience in mainstream agricultural production
- Experience of improving crop production methods in a developing region of the world required
- Experience in developing backward integration/contract farming programs as well as theability to identify and start up new growing regions/origins in developing countries required
- Experience in leading major innovative agricultural projects with market outreach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English will be required to enable effective communication up down and across the organization
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project.
- Project administration and management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate degree (MSc PhD) in Horticulture Plant Sciences Plant Physiology Soil Science or a closely related discipline
- 5 years experience in relevant field Research (postdoctoral research counts as work experience)
- Experience in molecular biology ( characterization CRISPR technology adoption)
- 2 years in the food industry preferred
- Experience in ag project management at field level
- Experience with characterization of plants including imaging phenotyping chemical analysis and/or objective measurements of taste and texture
#LI-CG1
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
Base Salary: $ 100870 - 176480
Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location skills education experience for this role and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormicks Incentive Bonus (MIB) addition to a competitive compensation package permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical vision dental life and disability benefits
- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave fertility benefits Employee Assistance Program and caregiver support
- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
