Product Development Officer

Company Description
Shiv Ganga Hybrid Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Hisar (Trade Name: Hari-Har Seeds) is an Indian seed company engaged in seed research, product development, production, and marketing. The company is expanding its dedicated R&D and product development activities, with a strong focus on Wheat and Rice.
Our work combines field research, multi-location trials, farmer feedback, data-driven evaluation, and collaboration across R&D, production, and marketing to develop and deliver improved seed products suited to farmers' needs.
Role Description
We are looking for a Product Development Officer to support the development and evaluation of seed products, primarily in Wheat and Rice.
The role will involve planning and conducting field trials, coordinating multi-location testing, monitoring crop and product performance, collecting and analysing field data, and gathering feedback from farmers, dealers, and distributors.
The Product Development Officer will work closely with R&D, production, and marketing teams and support product demonstrations, technical presentations, field visits, and post-launch product monitoring.
This is a field-oriented role requiring regular travel across Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The candidate should be comfortable working in field conditions and interacting with farmers and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and conduct Wheat and Rice product trials.
Coordinate multi-location trials to evaluate yield, adaptability, and disease response.
Collect, analyse, and maintain field trial and product performance data.
Gather farmer, dealer, and distributor feedback.
Monitor competing products and relevant market developments.
Support product demonstrations and technical activities.
Collaborate with R&D, production, and marketing teams.
Track product performance and prepare reports for management.
Identify opportunities for product improvement based on field results.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Genetics & Plant Breeding, or a related field.
1–2 years of experience in seed industry, product development, agronomy, field trials, or related work (Fresher may also apply).
Good knowledge of Wheat and Rice agronomy.
Understanding of crop genetics, breeding, and field evaluation.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is desirable.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel extensively across Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Valid Indian domestic driving licence is mandatory.
Comfortable with frequent field visits and farmer interactions.
Willingness to work in a field-oriented environment.
What We offer
Competitive salary
Learning & growth environment
Collaborative work culture
Opportunity to contribute to seed product development and agricultural innovation
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Field-based across Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan
Crops: Wheat & Rice
Apply: sghsresearch@hariharseeds.com
Website: https://hariharseeds.com/

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