Senior Seed Production Research Leader

Enza Zaden; Allonnes; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Enza Zaden seeks a Senior Researcher Seed Production to steer agronomy research for scalable, sustainable seed production. You will lead a cross-functional team, translate scientific advances into practical protocols, and drive collaboration with internal and external partners.

You will coordinate with production teams worldwide, initiating new approaches and technologies while maintaining a focus on deliverables and impact. This role offers international exposure and regular business travel.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or Agricultural Engineering with at least 8 years post-education experience.
• Experience in the seed industry is a must.
• Proven track record in leading and coaching people, with a focus on personal development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical application.
• Demonstrated experience with diverse, complex agronomical projects in seed production and producibility assessment while bringing these to implementation.
• Experience in initiation, preparation and launch of projects, including stakeholder management.
• Collaborative mindset and ease in working on multidisciplinary, multicultural teams to deliver results.
• Strong communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of experts in agronomy research, including producibility.
• Identify, assess, and develop innovative agronomical practices, methods, and technologies.
• Carry out research projects using agronomic expertise across crops and environments.
• Ensure effective transfer of research outcomes to production teams and operational environments.
• Collaborate with seed production specialists, agronomists, breeders, and digital phenotyping experts to translate research into practical cultivation protocols.
• Contribute to the development of data-driven, future-proof seed production strategies.
• Identify new opportunities for collaboration with external partners and oversee Enza Zaden’s participation in joint research projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Bilingual English/French

Adaptability

Education

PhD or Master’s in Agronomy / Agricultural Sciences / Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Enza Zaden seeks a Senior Researcher Seed Production to steer agronomy research for scalable, sustainable seed production. You will lead a cross-functional team, translate scientific advances into practical protocols, and drive collaboration with internal and external partners.

You will coordinate with production teams worldwide, initiating new approaches and technologies while maintaining a focus on deliverables and impact. This role offers international exposure and regular business travel.