About Inari...

Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role....

The Sr. Manager, Controlled Environment Operations will lead the planning, process development, and overall strategy of the controlled environment program. This role will work across a diverse group of teams and stakeholders across Inari to help coordinate the planning, strategy, and execution of work and resources to support project pipelines, discovery projects, and additional early-stage product development activities. The candidate must possess strong leadership skills, enjoy a rapid paced atmosphere, be flexible, have exceptional communication & collaboration skills, show initiative, and good judgment to achieve established goals and deliverables. This role is on-site in West Lafayette, IN and reports to the Senior Director, Product Development Operations.

As the Sr. Manager of the Controlled Environment Operations you will…

• Provide leadership of people and teams within the Controlled Environment Operations program.
• Own the coordination, allocation, and prioritization of space & resources across projects by working with multiple stakeholders to develop timelines/deadlines to ensure successful execution of plans.
• Effectively communicate, through an open dialogue, across and within teams to drive alignment.
• Own the development of the Controlled Environment Operations strategy to enable product development activities that are aligned with company milestones & goals.
• Partner with project owners and key stakeholders to build short, mid, and long term product development plans as they relate to the controlled environment program.
• Generate the mechanisms for planning, tracking, and execution of all Controlled Environment related activities.
• Balance resources and project requests with Inari’s short, mid, and longer term goals.
• Develop and track KPI’s for the Controlled Environment Operations program.
• Have experience conducting or supporting research in controlled environment applications.
• Own the development and implementation of new processes while consistently looking for process improvement opportunities within the Controlled Environment Operations.
• Assume the primary responsibility for ensuring documentation of all regulatory, environmental, and safety activities related to the Controlled Environment Operations program.
• Lead or support EHS and Quality program activities within the Controlled Environment Operations program.

You Bring…

• BS degree (MS Preferred) in Horticulture, Agronomy, Biology, or related discipline and at least 5 years of experience leading controlled environment programs.
• Significant knowledge of controlled environment production practices and facilities.
• A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback.
• Experience effectively managing people and leading teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment.
• Systems thinking – able to think critically, conceptually, and analytically about systems and procedures
• Sound and accurate judgment; accountable for decisions made within the scope of responsibility and focused on meeting established short-term goals and long-term objectives
• Experience with project management, business development, or project coordination is desirable.
• A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning.

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