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SUMMARY Genective, a JV between two leading global seeds companies, Limagrain and KWS, is seeking a result-oriented, science centric Biotech Data Scientist to join our growing team in the U.S. The successful candidate will lead the development of an integrated data management platform covering all Genective Research activities in the company. This position reports to the VP-Research & CSO. The primary working location is Genective’s global headquarters in Champaign, IL while occasionally working at the research facility in Weldon, IL may be required. THE POSITION As a direct report to the VP-Research & CSO, the Biotech Data Scientist is accountable for the evaluation, design, development, and administration of a productive Genective Lab Data Management Platform. The Biotech Data Scientist will develop a data management strategy and ensure a smooth scaling of all data analysis/data integration/data operation activities of Genective in line with the overall Genective strategy. Proactivity with a strong sense of teamwork as well as efficient and fluid communication are instrumental to thrive in this position. Essential Responsibilities: Drive development of a forward-looking data generation strategy, including quality experimental design, robust training datasets, and best practices Work across the research organization to turn data into critical information and knowledge for improved process understanding to facilitate data driven decision making. Organize data collection in continued compliance with stewardship guidelines through a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)and provide user support for the system. Effectively manage relationship with consultants assisting with implementation Query large sets of structured and unstructured data from disparate sources, clean and validate the data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and uniformity for analysis. Establish routine data mining for the Research team. Independently develop visualizations to effectively communicate complex analyses in a clear, precise and actionable manner. Provide technical assessments based on statistics, data analysis and process knowledge, document findings and communicate to help partners understand and interpret results and recommendations. Drive novel insights from large and complex data sets by developing and applying cutting-edge data wrangling and analytics capabilities Work proactively with research teams to enhance the interactive feedback between data generation and analytics cycles Participate and contribute to project planning, updates, and completion Utilize knowledge and expertise to proactively engage members of Genective R&D team to promote an energetic culture of science and community. Demonstrate a core desire for continuous improvement through exchange of constructive advice with other scientists regardless of seniority level Additional responsibilities:  As requested by the VP-Research & CSO QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will possess the following competencies and qualifications: Strong critical thinking skills with an appetite for solving complex real-world problems with data science approaches Ability to thrive in a fast paced, team oriented, agile, and innovative environment is critical Solid understanding of data science best practices and their implementation Experience partnering effectively in teams and working independently to implement complex technical solutions Excellent communication skills and a passion for cross-disciplinary collaboration Demonstrated ability to think creatively, take initiative, learn new technical topics and develop new technical skills quickly. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate complex concepts and data effectively using the appropriate medium in English; Experience designing, developing, or maintaining databases or data management systems Ability to extract data from heterogeneous sources, perform data QC and transformation using automated tools Proven experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, R, and relational databases (SQL). Visualization experience (such as SpotFire) is a plus Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science with 2 years of relevant experience, or Master of Science in Engineering or Science. Experience in agriculture or plant science industry is a strong plus. No third-party agencies; principals only. We are currently not providing sponsorship. THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, 401(K), medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, as well as support programs for fitness, education, and employee referral. Plus, fun and satisfaction working in a high trust, high empowerment, high impact, entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team. Find your career and make an impact in a dynamic and informal discovery research environment that is highly collaborative, trusting, and entrepreneurial. THE ORGANIZATION About Genective Genective is a 50/50 joint venture established between Limagrain and KWS, two of the world’s largest seed companies. With entities and activities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Genective is currently dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of transgenic traits for corn. About Limagrain As the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain’s mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company, Coopérative Limagrain, brings together nearly 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes nearly 2.5 billion Euros of sales with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In the fiscal year 2021/22 more than 5,000 employees in 70 countries generated net sales of EUR 1540 million and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 155 million. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 165 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugarbeet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to increase farmers’ yields and to improve resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested EUR 286 million last fiscal year in research and development. HOW TO APPLY If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to resumes@genective.com with [Biotech Data Scientist] in the subject.

THE SUMMARY Genective, a JV between two leading global seed companies, Limagrain and KWS, is seeking a detail-oriented and dexterous Entomology Assay Biologist to join our fast-growing team. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary program focused on the discovery, biological characterization, development, and commercialization of novel insect control traits. The candidate will be responsible for supporting and carrying out screening of putative insecticidal proteins against relevant agronomic corn insect pests in artificial diet bioassays in a collaborative and transparent environment. The Assay Biologist will conduct experiments to continuously improve, optimize, and validate the whole organism bioassays, delivering high quality data yielding robust and reproducible results. Data capture, data analysis, and clear communication in both oral and written updates on experimental procedures and results will be required. The Assay Biologist will directly report to of the Head of In Vitro Entomology. The successful candidate will be a contributing member to the larger functional entomology group. The primary working location is Champaign, IL, but occasional local travel may be required to the Weldon, IL research station. THE POSITION Entomology Assay Biologist plays a critical role as part of the overall research team in executing Genective’s strategy. Essential Responsibilities Screen putative insecticidal proteins for efficacy against target agronomic pests of corn in bioassays on artificial diet Capture, document, and share data and results in written and oral updates Participate in conducting experiments, data analyses, and troubleshooting assays Participate in the drafting and updating of SOPs and work instructions Assist in developing new approaches and strategies related to bioassays Maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment Order and maintain stocks and consumables for bioassays Assist as needed other team functions as part of the global support team mindset QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in entomology, biology, crop protection, agriculture or related discipline Laboratory experience handling delicate insects, whole organisms 1+ years relevant laboratory experience, preferred Proven ability to closely follow assay protocols resulting in high quality, robust, and reproducible data Energy and drive to work in both an interdisciplinary scientific team and independently Understanding of the fundamentals of experimental design and basic statistical data analysis and interpretation Ability to learn and use electronic lab notebooks and databases for data capture Flexible, highly self-motivated, agile, results-oriented and innovative with a purpose Organized with good time management skills Good oral and written communications skills Equipment skills: Microscope, pipettes, scales, paintbrushes Computer skills: MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, document stewardship THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, 401(K), medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance plans, fitness, education, and employee referral.  Plus, fun and satisfaction working in a high trust, high empowerment, high impact, entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team. THE ORGANIZATION About Genective Genective is a 50/50 joint venture established in 2011 between Limagrain and KWS, two of the world’s largest seed companies. With entities and activities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Genective is currently dedicated to the research, development, and marketing of transgenic traits for corn. About Limagrain As the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain’s mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company, Coopérative Limagrain, brings together nearly 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes nearly 2.5 billion Euros of sales with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In the fiscal year 2021/22 more than 5,000 employees in 70 countries generated net sales of EUR 1540 million and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 155 million. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 165 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugarbeet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to increase farmers’ yields and to improve resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested EUR 286 million last fiscal year in research and development. HOW TO APPLY If interested, please send a cover letter addressing your laboratory experience and your resume to resumes@genective.com, Subject line: Entomology Assay Biologist.

SUMMARY Genective, a JV between two leading global seed companies, Limagrain and KWS, is seeking a strategic yet hands-on, result-oriented, and stakeholder savvy Head of Quality Management & Compliance (VP or Sr. Director, depending on qualifications) to join our fast-growing team in the U.S. and to provide enterprise-wide leadership and oversight for quality, stewardship, and regulatory compliance.  This position reports to the President & CEO and is a member of Genective’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).  The primary working location is Champaign, IL, with flexibility for other locations within reasonable commuting distance.  Domestic and international travel may be required from time to time. THE POSITION As a direct report to the President and CEO, the Head of Quality Management & Compliance is the top leader to ensure Genective operation is under sound quality management and in full compliance with all applicable regulations. Essential Responsibilities Quality management: establish an enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) for Genective to ensure quality and efficiency of R&D and Enabling activities Identify applicable regulations for R&D and Enabling activities to guide policies and processes Establish policies, processes, and KPIs and lead implementation across the enterprise Identify system needs (IT infrastructure, IT tools, data collection and subscription, etc.); Leverage existing system resources, and lead sourcing for additional resources if need, to ensure system readiness Monitor quality results, conduct audits, request corrective actions, and ensure effective and timely corrections Stewardship Serve as the Genective representative at Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS) Establish GMO stewardship polices, processes, and KPIs, within the QMS, and lead implementation across the enterprise Lead Genective towards successful ETS re-certifications, with the next one required in 2024 Ensure adoption and effectiveness of GMO stewardship throughout the entire operation of Genective and throughout the full life cycle of Genective products Regulatory (immediate focus) Keep up to date with the latest in regulatory legislation and guidelines in key GMO markets Ensure full Regulatory Compliance throughout the entire operation of Genective Participate in Genective Research pipeline and portfolio reviews and establish timelines for Regulatory Science and Regulatory Affairs activities accordingly Ensure data for future Regulatory Science and Regulatory Affairs needs are captured according to regulatory requirements Regulatory (future responsibility expansion with proven success in job and demonstrated growth or experience when join Genective) Establish Regulatory Science and Regulatory Affairs capabilities for Genective as per timelines established Lead de-regulation activities for target markets as per timelines established Leads Genective’s workplace safety and employee health process and communication Advocates and disseminates the mind-set and practice of “it’s everyone’s job to ensure quality and 100% compliance in everything we do” Liaises with and maintains a strong relationship with counterparts at parent companies and AgReliant for alignment needed Additional Responsibilities As requested by the President & CEO QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Proven record of success establishing, implanting, or significantly improving a Quality Management System (QMS) in biotechnology, preferably plant biotechnology, or crop protection companies. This may include BQMS, ETS, GLP, or ISO type systems. Understanding of the audit process also very important Expert in setting up and maintaining stewardship principles based on ETS accreditation or similar program Proven record of success managing Regulatory Compliance parameters of a Biotech Product; expert in USDA, FDA, and EPA regulations for production, storage, movement, and environmental release of regulated material produced through biotechnology Expert knowledge of core technical functions needed for data creation that goes into regulatory submissions (USDA, FDA, EPA; global) for transgenic traits Understanding of regulatory dossier creation, submittal, registration, and effective communication with global Regulatory Agencies A strategic thinker, capable of effectively contributing to establish/communicate clear vision and strategy with measurable goals, balanced with attention to critical details and capability to drive execution and deliver results in an entrepreneurial environment Open minded and capable of integrating business aspects, scientific aspects, non-scientific aspects (R&D related legal, IP, regulatory, quality management) and infrastructure / operational aspects into decision processes High degree of influencing leadership skills in an international setting among diverse cultures Excellent communication skills and able to adjust communication style to highly different audiences Willing and able to take feedback in a positive manner as you will be challenged.  Humility is critical Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage working teams effectively without direct authorities MS or PhD in a relevant discipline such as Biological Sciences, Ag Sciences, Biochemistry, or other Certifications associated with BQMS, ETS, GLP, ISO Ag Biotech compliance training – training to other stakeholders both internal and external THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, 401(K), medical, dental, vision, FSA for health care and dependent care, short-term disability, long-term disability, basic and voluntary life insurance, and AD&D insurance plans, EAP, paid holiday, sick time, vacation, and parental leave, as well as support programs for company car, fitness, education, and employee referral.  Plus, fun and satisfaction working in a high trust, high empowerment, high impact, entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team.  Plus, a path to become Chief Quality Management & Compliance Officer with proven success in the job and demonstrated growth to manage Regulatory Science and Regulatory Affairs when established. THE ORGANIZATION About Genective Genective is a 50/50 joint venture established between Limagrain and KWS, two of the world’s largest seed companies. With entities and activities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Genective is currently dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of transgenic traits for corn. About Limagrain As the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain’s mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company, Coopérative Limagrain, brings together nearly 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes nearly 2.5 billion Euros of sales with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In the

SUMMARY Genective, a JV between two leading global seeds companies, Limagrain and KWS, is seeking a strategic yet hands-on, result-oriented and stakeholder savvy VP of Research, CSO to join the fast-growing team in the U.S. and to provide leadership, development and oversight for its research function.  This position reports to the President & CEO and is a member of Genective’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).  The primary working location is at Genective’s global headquarters at Champaign, IL, while working at the research facility in Weldon, IL may be required on a regular basis.  Domestic and international travel may be required from time to time. THE POSITION As a direct report to the President & CEO, the VP of Research, CSO plays a critical role in setting the vision and strategy for Genective, along with the President & CEO and other ELT members.  As the top leader of the research function, the VP of Research, CSO is responsible for providing leadership, development and oversight for the research team and all research activities within Genective and with its collaboration partners. Essential Responsibilities Actively participates in corporate strategic planning and provides scientific perspectives into Genective’s vision, strategy, and near-and-long-term goals Develops the functional strategy and near-and-long-term goals for research to enable achievements of Genective’s corporate vision, strategy, and goals Develops and manages, in collaboration with the President & CEO, a portfolio of transgenic trait research programs for insect resistant corn by Building/developing/managing a team of researchers with the right technical caliber, experience, and cultural fit Defining and monitoring objectives and technical KPIs for research programs Establishing roles and responsibilities as well as workflows across the research team to carry out the back-bone operations of the research programs Driving continuous improvement of the back-bone operations as well as innovative/disruptive ways of conducting research Identifying partners and establishing targeted, result oriented collaborations with KWS, Limagrain, sister JV AgReliant as well as 3rd parties while striking the balance between in-house capability/capacity and leveraging collaborators. Establishing, monitoring, and adjusting as needed process and activities in portfolio review to ensure timely decision in pipeline advancement and resource allocation Selecting and managing a highly effective Scientific Advisory Board for out-sider view and independent advice Establishing and strengthening the IP protection of innovation results Partners with the CFO to establish and manage annual research budgets and mid-term plans to ensure research is funded for success and ROIs optimized for Genective Partners with the VP of Quality Management & Compliance to ensure adoption of the mind-set and practice of “it’s everyone’s job to ensure quality and 100% compliance in everything we do” in research Actively participates and provides “voice of research” in Genective’s effort to build the enabling functions of finance, HR, IT, legal, IP, quality management & compliance, business development and general office support Drives close collaboration, constant alignment, effective reconciliation when needed, between research and enabling functions towards greater success for Genective as a whole Partners with other ELT members to create and maintain a safe, collaborative, motivating and growth-oriented work environment in line with the culture of Genective Liaises with and maintains a strong relationship with research functions at KWS, Limagrain, AgReliant and other collaboration partners, especially AgBiome Participates in Board of Directors meetings and presents Research progress and opportunities Contributes to evaluation of industry trend, market environment, and competitive landscape Additional Responsibilities As requested by the President & CEO QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience with proven track record of successfully managing scientific aspects of atransgenic trait pipeline, ideally experiences covering all stages with in-planta expression will be prioritized over in-vitro protein experience Demonstrated ability to nurture innovation while managing and developing a research team with wide ranges of experience and skill sets Experience in leading external collaborations with industry players and academia A strategic thinker, capable of effectively contributing to establish/communicate clear vision and strategy with measurable goals, balanced with attention to critical details and capability to drive execution and deliver results in an entrepreneurial environment Strong analytical skills and business acumen, capable to challenge diverse concepts and ideas, science and non-science, constructively towards achieving common goals Open-minded and capable of integrating business aspects, scientific aspects, non-scientific aspects (R&D related legal, IP, regulatory, quality management) and infrastructure/ operational aspects into decision processes High degree of influencing leadership skills in an international setting among diverse cultures Willing and able to take feedback in a positive manner as you will be challenged. Humility is critical Excellent communication skills and able to adjust communication style to highly different audiences Excellent project management skills and able to coach and disseminate such skills effectively across research team Experience in a joint venture operating environment a plus A Ph.D. in fields related to transgenic trait research THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, LTI, 401(K), medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, as well as support programs for company car, fitness, education, and employee referral.  Plus, fun and satisfaction working in a high trust, high empowerment, high impact, entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team. THE ORGANIZATION About Genective Genective is a 50/50 joint venture established between Limagrain and KWS, two of the world’s largest seed companies. With entities and activities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Genective is currently dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of transgenic traits for corn. About Limagrain As the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain’s mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company, Coopérative Limagrain, brings together nearly 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes nearly 2.5 billion Euros of sales with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In the fiscal year 2021/22 more than 5,000 employees in 70 countries generated