Your Mission
At Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS), we believe innovation in plant science can help feed the world more sustainably. As our Gene Editing Stewardship Coordinator, you will play a key role in enabling this ambition.
You will ensure that our cutting-edge gene editing technologies are developed and deployed responsibly, in full compliance with global regulations and our highest internal standards. Acting as a true connector across R&D, operations, and business teams, you will help turn scientific innovation into safe, compliant, and successful commercial solutions.
Job description
In this strategic and cross-functional role, you will:
Drive global stewardship & compliance
- Build and lead a robust stewardship framework for gene-edited products across their entire lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with international regulations and internal standards
- Anticipate regulatory changes and adapt our practices proactively
Enable innovation from lab to market
- Partner with R&D, breeding, supply chain, and commercial teams to integrate stewardship into every stage
- Support the development and launch of new gene-edited varieties worldwide
- Identify and manage risks while enabling business growth
Build and deploy quality systems
- Design and implement efficient, scalable Quality Management Systems
- Define clear processes, procedures, and controls across all LVS entities
- Monitor performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead, influence & engage
- Train and support teams on stewardship and compliance best practices
- Foster a culture of transparency, responsibility, and excellence
Regularly engage senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making
What we expect of you
Your background
- Master’s degree or PhD in Biology or related field
- Strong expertise in genetics, agronomy, seed biology, quality, or risk management
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in seed industry or a related environment
- Solid understanding of seed supply chains (vegetable seeds is a plus)
- Fluent in English
Your strengths
- You combine scientific rigor with business pragmatism
- You turn complex regulatory topics into clear and actionable processes
- You thrive in international, matrix, and multicultural environments
- You are a strong communicator and influencer, able to align diverse stakeholders
- You think strategically while delivering concrete results
Your mindset
- Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented
- High level of autonomy, rigor, and accountability
- Strong sense of ethics, compliance, and responsibility
- Passionate about innovation and its real-world impact
Your benefits and working environment
- A strategic role within a global, cooperative and innovative Group.
- A collaborative and multicultural environment committed to sustainable agriculture.
If you want to join a dynamic company with strong growth ambitions, join us!
Recruitment process
- Pre-selection with the HR team.
- Interview with your future manager, the LVS R&D Director.
- Final interview potentially with the CEO of Limagrain Vegetable Seeds.