Description**Semillas Fitó** is a Spanish multinational company founded in 1880 in Barcelona. With over 140 years of history, we have grown to become a leader in genetic improvement, production, and distribution of horticultural and field seeds, investing nearly 30% of turnover in R&D.; We have over 800 employees, presence in more than 20 countries, and sales in over 90 countries.We are looking for a Plant Breeder with at least 5 years of demonstrated working experience in vegetable crops breeding to lead our integral **Eggplant Breeding Program.****Key Responsibilities**- Lead, execute and optimize our eggplant breeding programs by using the appropriate breeding methodologies and breeding technology tools to achieve the company goals (provide customers with high performance eggplant varieties).- Propose, implement, and assess breeding strategies according to available resources and budget.- Participate and contribute to research project teams when relevant for the breeding goals or target markets.- Set up Eggplant trials in our breeding stations and with customers, working jointly with Fito’s development teams.- Work worldwide in close collaboration with the commercial teams to promote varieties and organize successful market introductions.- Identify promising results from different fields of research and integrate them into the breeding program.- Translate market requirements and future needs along with Marketing and Sales into breeding goals to generate successful new products.**Requirements**:- _ MSc or Ph.D. in Plant Breeding or relevant fields_- _ At least five years of working experience in commercial plant breeding, preferably in Solanaceae crop. _- _Demonstrated experience in Vegetable Crops Breeding. _- _ Good communication skills and ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues at all levels._- _ Spanish and English as a working language. (Written and verbal is required)_**Skills and Competences required**:- Leadership skills- Demonstrated success in technical proficiency and collaboration with others- Excellent managerial and organizational skills- Ability to balance multiple tasks and achieve milestones- Ability to work with different team-based environments with multidisciplinary teams- Effective verbal communication skills**Other Requirements**:- Willingness to change permanent residence to Spain, in Almería.- Willingness to travel frequently, national and international.**We offer**:****- Long-term commitment with a rapidly growing multinational company.