Applied Research Manager DEMEA

About the role

Location: Flexible within DEMEA (Maidstone, Boavista, Huelva, Moulay or Agadir) Approximately 30% travel. At Driscoll's, we are looking for a visionary and people-centered DEMEA Applied Research Manager to lead our applied research strategy across Europe, the UK, the Middle East and Africa. While the role is formally connected to Maidstone, candidates may also be based near one of our other Driscoll's offices in Boavista (Portugal), Huelva (Spain) or Moulay/Agadir (Morocco). This role requires approximately 30% domestic and international travel to support research programs and stakeholder collaboration across the region. As DEMEA Applied Research Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to Applied Research programs across multiple crops and geographies. You will ensure research priorities are tightly aligned with business objectives developed by Product, Supply and District Leadership. You will lead the development and execution of trial strategies for new selections and plant types, accelerating the deployment of new genetics and optimizing growing systems in diverse production environments. Leveraging the Global Applied Research Network, you will drive innovation and translate scientific insights into practical, grower-focused solutions. This is a senior leadership role requiring the ability to balance scientific rigor with business impact, manage multiple complex initiatives, and align diverse stakeholders around clear priorities.