Seed and traitsEMEA
Sales Professional, EMEA
Plant breeding analytics company · Germany
200people mapped
5presented
Placedretained search
Sector
Seed and Plant Science recruitment and search.
Chaseman Global appoints CTOs, CSOs, heads of breeding and the trait development, gene editing, regulatory and commercial teams for seed companies, plant science scale-ups and research organizations.
Our view of the market
Seed, Traits and Plant Science
Plant science hiring sits at the meeting point of deep science and commercial urgency. The right leader has to earn credibility with researchers and deliver a pipeline the business can sell. We assess both and we bring the science and the commercial conversation into the same shortlist.
Roles we place
- CTO and CSO appointments
- Heads of Breeding and Trait Development
- Gene Editing and Crop Transformation
- Seed Production and Operations
- Regulatory and Stewardship
- Commercial and Portfolio Leadership
Who we work with
Seed companies, trait developers, gene editing and plant science businesses, breeding programs and the research organizations that support them. Clients range from global seed majors to venture-backed gene editing start-ups.
Where the market is heading
Gene editing, data-driven breeding and new regulatory frameworks are changing the profile of seed leadership. Companies need scientists who can move a trait through the pipeline and commercial leaders who can bring new genetics to growers and licensees.
Talent we know
Plant breeders, trait and gene editing scientists, seed production and quality leaders, regulatory and stewardship specialists, product and portfolio managers, licensing and commercial leaders and CTO, CSO and CEO appointments.
How we run a seed search
Plant science talent is international and often academic. We map seed companies, trait developers, universities and research institutes together and assess both scientific depth and the ability to deliver in a commercial pipeline.
Every search follows our ten-step retained process: a target universe you approve, confidential named approaches, assessed candidates and a target of a shortlist within 21 working days, backed by our 12-month written guarantee.
From the search record
Recent appointments in Seed and Traits.
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Seed and traitsAMERICAS
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Global seed company · United States
57people mapped
Placedretained search
Seed and traitsEMEA
Chief Operating Officer
Plant breeding analytics company · Germany
142people mapped
Placedretained search
Questions
Hiring in Seed and Traits.
Do you place scientists as well as executives?
Yes. We recruit from principal scientist through to Chief Scientific Officer, with each search run on a retained basis by a named team.
Do you recruit plant breeders and gene editing scientists?
Yes. Breeding, trait discovery, gene editing and plant science R&D roles are a core part of the practice, from scientist to CSO.
Do you recruit commercial and licensing roles for seed companies?
Yes. We recruit product, portfolio, licensing and commercial leaders as well as seed production and quality roles.
Can you search internationally for plant science talent?
Yes. Plant science talent is international. We map seed companies, trait developers and research institutes across the AMERICAS, EMEA and APAC Regions.
How quickly can you deliver a seed sector shortlist?
Our target is an assessed shortlist within 21 working days of briefing, with weekly client update meetings along the way.
Brief us on your next critical hire.
A partner will respond within one working day with a view on the market, the approach and the timeline.