Melon Breeding Team Lead — Global R&D & Growth

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

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Permanent contract

Breakfast and lunch on site

Training opportunities

Friendly working environment

Descripción de la vacante

Rijk Zwaan Ibérica, Sa seeks a Team Leader Breeding Melon at our Almería site. You will lead a five-person team of breeders and assistants within the Melon breeding department and collaborate with international specialists in R&D and operations.

You will motivate and guide the team, steer breeding goals, initiate new projects, and contribute to strategic crop meetings. Travel 4–6 times a year and bring an MSc in genetics/breeding with proven leadership experience.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Motivate, guide, and manage colleagues in task execution and personal development.
• Organize and direct breeding goals across local programs, while managing one program.
• Initiate new projects aligned with crop strategy.
• Prepare strategic crop meetings and participate in new initiatives in breeding technology.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Collaboration

Educación

MSc in genetics/breeding

Descripción del empleo

Rijk Zwaan Ibérica, Sa seeks a Team Leader Breeding Melon at our Almería site. You will lead a five-person team of breeders and assistants within the Melon breeding department and collaborate with international specialists in R&D and operations.

You will motivate and guide the team, steer breeding goals, initiate new projects, and contribute to strategic crop meetings. Travel 4–6 times a year and bring an MSc in genetics/breeding with proven leadership experience.