Trial and Field Operations Manager m/f/d

Overview

Trial and Field Operations Manager m/f/d – RAGT Groupe

RAGT is a French seed breeding company based in Rodez, near Toulouse. It operates four breeding sites in Germany and has a successful trading business. The company offers a diverse portfolio of crops and occupies a leading position in the cereals sector on the European market. We are looking for an experienced manager for our field trial team at our location in Saxony-Anhalt, Silstedt near Wernigerode, starting January 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the technical team and station management
• Planning and implementation of field trials
• Responsibility of the relationship with partners and subcontractors
• Business trips within Germany and Europe
• Collaboration with local farmers and service providers
• Support of projects to optimize field research (e.g. GPS, phenotyping tools)
• Data analysis and database management
• Representation of RAGT to official institutes

Qualifications

• Engineer in agricultural sciences
• Several years of experience in research/breeding
• Expertise in experimental design and evaluation
• Good knowledge of the use of statistical software and databases
• Very good knowledge of German
• Fluent English
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to travel
• A high level of communication and social skills

We Offer

• Promoting your individual, professional and personal development
• An attractive salary package (including a 13th month's salary, annual bonus payment based on performance, vacation pay, and company pension plan)
• An exciting professional experience in a small, highly motivated team

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Farming

Location: Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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