Project Manager - Genomics and Sequencing Technology Development; M​/F

Function Lead

Lead and develop strategic projects in structural genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies to support innovation in vegetable seed breeding. The role combines team management, technology-driven project leadership, and strong scientific expertise.

Main Goal By reporting to the Genomics & Metabolomics Team Lead you will:

• Lead strategic genomics and NGS projects, from objective definition to scientific and budgetary reporting.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers, ensuring prioritization, skill development, and collective performance.
• Develop and deploy robust molecular biology and sequencing methods adapted to plant species.
• Supervise high-throughput sequencing projects (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, Pac Bio) and coordinate associated bioinformatics analyses.
• Work closely with Genetics, Bioinformatics, Metabolomics, Pathology, Research Application and Breeding teams to enable multi-omics data integration and genotyping technologies optimization.
• Maintain active technology scouting, propose innovative approaches, and contribute to scientific visibility (presentations, patents, conferences).

What we expect of you PhD or engineering degree in molecular biology, genomics with a minimum of 5 years' experience (plant, human, and/or animal biology). Proven expertise in bioinformatics analysis of NGS data (QC, preprocessing, mapping, variant calling, de novo assembly, annotation). Proficiency in Unix environments and bioinformatics pipelines. Demonstrated experience in scientific project management and team supervision. Strong knowledge of NGS technologies (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, Pac Bio).

Familiarity with plant systems and the seed industry is a plus. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Fluent French and English required.

Your benefits and working environment Access to cutting-edge technology platforms, a collaborative and innovative culture, strong career development opportunities, and international exposure. The position is based in La Bohalle, near Angers, France (Maine-et-Loire, 49).