Agri R&D Lead

3 weeks ago


Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India DS Group Full time
Job Title: Agri R&D Lead

About the Role:



We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Agri R&D Lead to join our team at DS Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our R&D activities across plant science technology-led cultivation and engineering to produce best-in-class crops at superior quality, yield, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:



Develop and align a comprehensive R&D strategy based on the objectives of the business, in line with best-in-class industry trends
Create and deliver an annual R&D operational plan in line with the overall business and R&D strategy
Make recommendations to the Board on the matters of new land acquisition in line with proposed crop portfolios, nascent crop selection to trial innovative crops and technologies, and scaling up proven methods in line
Monitor and track progress of R&D initiatives; put in place the right tools, techniques to improve success rates
Facilitate training of farm teams on recent developments – agronomical practices, technological advances, etc. – to ensure deployment of innovations at commercial scale
Conduct regular scans of global technology best practices, evaluate potential vendors/partners and identify those suitable for trialling in India
Collaborate and partner with global and Indian Agri universities, research labs, etc. for innovative research, in line with business plan
Work closely with agriculture research companies, suppliers of modern agri technologies, and proprietary varietals, start-ups, etc. to drive ideation & creation of best-in-class technologies
Apply for patents to generate and protect IP that is permissible as per Indian laws
Keep track of patents nearing the end of life cycle and devise strategy to extend or monetize them
Recruit and retain talent
Define and set KPIs along with the HR team
Work planning and performance assessment

Requirements:



15+ years of work experience in Agri business in India or globally with strong preference for candidate with experience in modern farming practices like hydroponics
Proven track record of producing and yielding the right varietals, in line with agronomical conditions
Experience of working with other functional teams, especially farm operations to deploy innovations at commercial scale
Chartered Accountant having minimum 20 yrs of post qualification experience

Working at DS Group:



We are a fast-paced start-up-like team and require an entrepreneurial and dynamic leadership team to take on the mandate for the business build. The business aspirations are to create a 500+Cr company with a global footprint within the first 2-3 years of operations.

Contact Information:



Please submit your application through our website.
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