General Manager R&D Services. Horticulture
Lead an established and professional R&D team
Be in a position to make a difference in Primary Industry in Australia
Sydney CBD location - reporting directly to CEO
Our client is a not-for-profit, industry-owned company, working in partnership with Australia’s horticulture industries to invest in research, development and marketing programs that provide benefit to industry and the wider community.
The company invests almost $90 million annually in programs designed to align with the strategic investment priorities of Australia’s horticulture industries and the Australian Government’s Rural Research and Development priorities.
Our client is currently seeking a General Manager for the Research and Development Services division. This role will report directly to the CEO and is pivotal to the delivery of successful R&D programs and projects for the Horticulture Industries. This will be achieved through the development of strategies to deliver programs and the leadership of a team of professional contract and portfolio managers. As part of the executive team, the GM R&D Services will also contribute to the overall strategy and management of company.
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate:
- A sound understanding of R&D related to the horticulture industry (a tertiary qualification in a science discipline is essential)
- General management experience, specifically in the development and achievement of strategic and operating plans and budgets
- Strong leadership skills
- A knowledge of ‘best practice’ project/contract management methodologies
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The role is currently being shortlisted please don’t delay in your submission.
Rebecca Wallace
Launch Recruitment
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