FGV Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading global agri-business and the world’s largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). FGV’s operations stretch across more than 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East, North America and Europe, and are focused on three main business sectors namely Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. FGV is the world’s third biggest oil palm plantation operator, has the world’s largest bulking and storage facilities for vegetable oil and is Malaysia’s top refined sugar producer.
In line with our business expansion, we would like to invite qualified and candidates to fill the following position at FGV R&D Sdn BhdJob Description
1. Strategic Research Planning
Lead the planning and alignment of water uptake efficiency (WUE) and nutrient uptake efficiency (NUE) breeding trials with long-term breeding program objectives and organisational sustainability goals.
Identify research gaps and design multi-location trials to capture genotype × environment interactions.
2. Project Leadership & Supervision
Mentor and supervise junior researchers, executive, and technical staff in experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Coordinate with molecular breeding and agronomy teams to integrate conventional and molecular approaches.
3. Innovation & Technology Adoption
Introduce advanced phenotyping tools for accurate assessment of WUE and NUE.
Drive innovation by linking breeding research with digital platforms, data analytics, and precision agriculture.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Provide expert advice to management, plantation operations, and external collaborators on WUE and NUE-related breeding strategies.
Strengthen collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry to leverage external expertise and resources.
5. Scientific Leadership & Publications
Lead the preparation of high-impact publications, patents, and technical bulletins.
Represent the organisation in international conferences, policy forums, and industry platforms to position FGV as a global leader in sustainable oil palm breeding.
6. Resource & Risk Management
Oversee research budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure efficient project execution.
Anticipate and mitigate risks such as climate variability, nursery/field trial failures, or data loss through robust contingency planning.
Top Skills
What We Do
FGV Holdings Berhad is based in Malaysia and is one of the country’s leading globally-integrated, diversified agri-business that focuses on the whole supply chain of palm oil, sugar manufacturing and downstream activities in oils & fats and oleo-chemicals. We operate in more than 10 countries across Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe.
Incorporated in Malaysia as a private limited company 2007, FGV initially operated as the commercial arm of Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA). On 28 June 2012, the company was listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad as Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad.
FGV operates on 439,725 ha of landbank in Malaysia and Indonesia. FGV produces around 3 million MT Crude Palm Oil (CPO), processing over 13 million MT fruits including from Felda smallholders and third party estates.
Our focus spans three core business sectors: Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. With more than 45,000 strong workfore including field workers, FGV aspires to be one of the world's leading agri-business companies while continuously drive a sustainable business and deliver value to our shareholders.
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