Product Development Manager

ABS Global, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Product Development Manager.

This position serves as the manager of ABS genetic tools.  It provides leadership for the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of genetic plans and validation that are delivered on farm.  This role contributes to the design and deployment of the global genetic services offering (a portfolio of tools) that align with global business strategies.  The position has some responsibilities for technical transfer between the research group and implementation with our commercial customers.

The position will work closely with product line management and commercial to ensure our tools are aligned with business needs.

The position is US based remotely with 10% of domestic/international traveling is expected.

The salary for this position starts at $120,000 USD per year, plus bonus. The amount provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• Lead a diverse team across the US and UK.
• Define logic to validate farm-level genetic progress, calculating economics of genetic plans, development of genetic/profit calculators and graphics/reports to transfer knowledge to customers in an understandable format.
• Maintain product performance of on-going tools.
• Communicate and interact closely with other team members in Product Development, R&D, Product Line Management and Key Account teams.
• Partner with genetic services specialists from around the world to help determine tools and strategies that can be improved and share best practices.
• Be a key member of an account management team for at least 1 strategic account.
• Provide genetic concept training to other team members when needed.
• Assist in technology transfers between groups within Genus.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Ph.D. in animal genetics or related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in industry or with dairy or beef producers.
• Demonstrated successful history of leading and managing a team.
• Ability to evaluate commercial dairy data and systems and to generate intervention strategies to improve processes, production, and financial results.
• A basic level of programing understanding (exposure with R, Unix environment, and SQL).
• Experiences working with large databases and on-farm management software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in and maintain own performance in diverse cultural contexts and fast paced environment.

Capabilities and Behaviors:

• Lives and displays the Genus ABS Values and behaviors at all times in their day-to-day ways of working.
• Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors at all times.
• Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.
• Strive to advance your skills and display a willingness to accept future development.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the Company’s business and the department’s role within the company.
• Ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remains professional at all times.
• Display willingness to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity is high.

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Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products.  Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941.  We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network.  We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.  

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.