Lead Melon Breeding Team – Global Impact & Growth

Rijk Zwaan Ibérica; Almería; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent contract

Fixed hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00, Fri

Breakfast and lunch included on site

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Descripción de la vacante

Rijk Zwaan Ibérica invites applications for Team Leader Breeding Melon at the Almería site. Lead a 5-person team within the Melon breeding department, coordinating breeding goals and collaborating with international R&D and operations colleagues.

You will shape strategies, manage projects, and drive adoption of new breeding technologies while traveling 4–6 times a year. Permanent contract and on-site role with a strong focus on people and innovation.

Formación

• MSc degree with a specialization on genetics and/or breeding.
• Proven experience leading a breeding program.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a research team.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and motivate a local team of breeders and assistants.
• Organize breeding goals across local programs and initiate new projects.
• Prepare strategic crop meetings and contribute to crop strategy planning.
• Participate in implementing new technologies and software in breeding.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Communication

English fluency

Educación

MSc in Genetics/Breeding

Descripción del empleo

Rijk Zwaan Ibérica invites applications for Team Leader Breeding Melon at the Almería site. Lead a 5-person team within the Melon breeding department, coordinating breeding goals and collaborating with international R&D and operations colleagues.

You will shape strategies, manage projects, and drive adoption of new breeding technologies while traveling 4–6 times a year. Permanent contract and on-site role with a strong focus on people and innovation.