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This role drives scientific discovery, product improvement and process optimization by coordinating cross-functional research efforts, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. This role will encompass working for all geographic areas of the Company’s presence. The R&D Manager ensures that the company remains at the forefront of fertilizer technology.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\nLead the formulation and development of new fertilizer products.\n\n Evaluate opportunities that will enhance the effectiveness of fertilizers by improving crop performance.\n\n Perform project and product feasibility studies.\n\n Define and implement a R&D roadmap aligned with business goals and market trends in order to define short and long term projects.\n\n Apply scientific methods to support research findings.\n\n Design trial protocols, oversee the management of the research projects, analyse data and write reports within the required timelines\n\n Maintain good documentation practices for protocols and reports, develop SOP’s.\n\n Support product registration process.\n\n Troubleshoot technical issues during production phases.\n\n Hands-on involvement with experiments in the laboratory, greenhouse and field trials.\n\n Manage the routine activities in the laboratory.\n\n Foster a culture of innovation, safety and continuous learning and collaboration within the R&D department.\n\n Improve the knowledge of biotechnology within the agronomic team.\n\n Lead and mentor junior members of the team.\n\n Allocate resources, manage R&D budgets, and track project timelines.\n\n Bring world class trends to the business\n\nDesired Experience & Qualification\nMaster’s Degree in a field of Biotechnology (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Physiology) or Traditional Agronomy\n\n A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Agriculture Industry\n\n 5+ years of experience leading teams\n\n Fluent in Afrikaans/English/French would be advantageous\n\nRemain up to date in your area of specialty or expertise.\n\n Apply a body of knowledge and experience to current business situations in order to add value and improve business efficiencies and profitability.\n\n Apply technical or specialist expertise and experience for the benefit of the organization and consider the context in which these are applied. 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