Project Manager

Project Manager

This position is Remote (Home Based) with expectation of 10% travel.

The Project Manager will provide vital leadership and expertise in managing the Forage Genetics Intl.

(FGI) project and trait pipeline.

Will manage process of introducing new research projects, both applied and breeding, into FGI's pipeline and managing several of our outreach/ industry programs.

Ensure smooth handoff of new projects from the discovery phase to the commercialization phase.

This would include developing and managing a stage gate process.

The Project Manager will also collaborate closely with others outside of FGI in similar roles, including with the Winfield Innovation Center team, as well as within Animal Nutrition and Dairy Foods.

It is imperative that the project manager be able to strategically evaluate potential for collaboration both internally and externally, to continue the success of FGI as well as other LOL business units.

Project Management (60%):

Prioritize projects and plan efficient workflow:


* Serve as an expert project manager on Discovery projects relating to novel traits in forage crops.


* Develop and implement appropriate experimental designs to phenotypically evaluate new traits and apply appropriate statistical evaluations to test as many experimental varieties within existing resources in the shortest possible timeframe.


* Hand off projects at advanced pilot stage to breeding, regulatory, product development or marketing teams, as appropriate.


* Meet regularly with internal stakeholders, related product development, and product commercialization leads, as needed.


* Mentor others within the R&D organization, and help to make connections both internal and external to FGI

External Collaboration & Thought Leadership (40%):

Pursue new opportunities for novel traits in alfalfa by serving as a liaison to potential collaborators, monitoring trends, attending professional activities and associations, identifying leads, building relationships.


* Provide data, insights, and training on products to internal audiences including Research Managers, Product Development Managers, and sales staff.


* Interact with customers and sales staff to learn about end-user needs and opportunities for innovation through internal events, market research projects, and one-on-one conversations.

Co-own and maintain the Master Focus Group, and identify any potential need for further industry follow up and connections.


* Coordinate quarterly meetings with the FGI leadership team to brainstorm new ideas, review data and current projects, and update innovation platforms.


* Collaborate with other project managers throughout the enterprise to ensure cohesiveness and collaboration where appropriate, as well as advocate for FGI needs and capabilities to other groups.


* Travel to FGI research stations, conferences, and meetings.

Attend several field days as an FGI representative, as well as owner of the Master...