Are you passionate about making a real impact in agricultural research? Do you enjoy collaborating on research projects? Are you seeking to combine your experience of genetics and plant breeding with project coordination in regulatory framework? Do you thrive in planning and organising in a deadline and compliance driven environment?

Continue reading to find out more about our new opportunity for an EMEA R&D Projects Coordinator.

A valuable member of the Research team, you will play a key role in facilitating the progress towards strategic research goals within EMEA by coordinating research projects with external partners, managing applications for funding and tax incentives, and taking responsibility for coordinating Intellectual Property matters.

Qué harás

1. Identify and Manage collaborative projects

Identify opportunities for collaboration with private and public institutions in the sector.
Contribute to the draft and design of collaborative projects with partners.
Submit and manage project funding applications with various institutions.
Coordinate and monitor approved projects.
Manage project documentation and requirements for regulatory compliance.
Submit, and manage, applications to tax incentive programs.
Prepare technical reports, coordinating with research teams to obtain information.
Coordinate the process of certification management to obtain the Binding Motivated Report and meet legal and fiscal requirements.
Manage documentation within the established deadlines and for compliance purposes.
Evaluate IP opportunities
Oversee and coordinate IP preparation and filing
Organize and communicate arbitration and negotiations in collaboration with the Legal Department

Cómo trabajarás

Permanent contract / Full-time

You could be based in either Spain, France or South Africa.

Administer national funding and tax incentive schemes

2. Administer national funding and tax incentive schemes

Intellectual Property (IP)

3. Intellectual Property (IP)

Requisitos

Qué buscan

An M.Sc with 5 years' experience/ PhD specializing in genetics or plant breeding.
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Solid analytical and organizational skills
Ability to interpret and apply regulations
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving mindset

Idiomas

You are fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and writing, formal and

scientific) and have:

Proceso de selección

1. Apply on our website before 02/07/2026,

2. You will have a first contact with a member of the EMEA HR team

3. You will then meet with Vicente (Finance) and Schalk (your future manager)

4. A final interview will be held with Laura Ann (Deputy Research Director) and Francisco (Managing Director)

Sobre Sakata

Sakata Seed Corporation es un líder mundial en la industria de las semillas, especializado en la mejora, producción y distribución de semillas de hortalizas y ornamentales. Fundada en 1913 y con sede en Yokohama, Japón, la empresa cuenta con 29 oficinas en 22 países, con productos disponibles en más de 130 países. Su filial española, Sakata Seed Iberica S.L.U., tiene su sede en Valencia y respalda las operaciones de la empresa en toda la península ibérica, ofreciendo una cultura orientada a las personas con compañeros de diversas nacionalidades de Europa, África y Oriente Medio.

Sector: Seeds and Agriculture
Fundación: 1913
Plantilla: 1,001–5,000
Sede: Yokohama, Japan
En España: Valencia
Web: sakata.com

Datos prácticos

Sakata Seed Iberica S.L.U. se encuentra en Valencia, España, una ciudad conocida por su clima mediterráneo y su vibrante escena cultural.
La empresa ofrece un entorno de trabajo multicultural, con compañeros de diferentes nacionalidades de Europa, África y Oriente Medio.
Sakata es un actor consolidado en la industria mundial de las semillas, lo que proporciona estabilidad y oportunidades profesionales a largo plazo.
Trabajar en Valencia permite acceder a las regiones agrícolas de España, que son clave para las operaciones de la empresa en el mercado ibérico.

En sus propias palabras

Sobre la empresa y el equipo

Reporting to the Head of Laboratories for EMEA, you will work in close collaboration with Research, Legal, and Finance teams across the region to:

You will be part of the Sakata Vegetables EMEA team, part of the international Sakata Group. What makes

Sakata different is that while being a key international player in the seed business, the company keeps a family

spirit. This means 3 things:

it's a people-oriented company where it is easy to communicate at all levels
you will work closely with your colleagues and customers and will never be far from the fields
as a result of its Japanese origins, you'll be working for a stable company with an emphasis on long-term.

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