Research And Development Manager

Well-established company in the Agricultural Sector seeks an experienced Research and Development Manager.

The purpose of the Research and Development (R&D) Manager is to lead and oversee the development of innovative fertilizer products that meet market needs.

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.

Package : R 1.1M

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the formulation and development of new fertilizer products

Evaluate opportunities that will enhance the effectiveness of fertilizers by improving crop performance

Perform project and product feasibility studies

Define and implement a R&D roadmap aligned with business goals and market trends in order to define short and long term projects

Apply scientific methods to support research findings

Design trial protocols, oversee the management of the research projects, analyse data and write reports within the required timelines

Maintain good documentation practices for protocols and reports, develop SOP's

Support product registration process

Hands-on involvement with experiments in the laboratory, greenhouse and field trials

Manage the routine activities in the laboratory

Foster a culture of innovation, safety and continuous learning and collaboration within the R&D department

Improve the knowledge of biotechnology within the agronomic team

Lead and mentor junior members of the team

Allocate resources, manage R&D budgets, and track project timelines

Bring world-class trends to the business

Desired Experience & Qualification

Master's Degree in a field of Biotechnology (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Physiology) or Traditional Agronomy

A minimum of 10 years' experience in the Agriculture Industry

5+ years of experience leading teams

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