Global Breeding Lead: Strategy, Teams & Impact

Enza Zaden Services B.V.; Enkhuizen; Hybrid; EUR 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone

Company car

15% annual bonus

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Global Manager Breeding to lead strategy and execution for crop segments, ensuring strong program delivery and value creation for customers. You will guide breeding teams and collaborate with product development and commercial stakeholders.

You hold a Master’s in Plant Science and 12–15 years of breeding leadership. You translate strategy into programs, drive OGSM planning, and foster cross-functional collaboration in a global environment at Enza Zaden.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Plant Science or related field.
• 12-15 years of breeding leadership experience.
• Strong breeding and technical expertise in breeding programs.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into execution and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead breeding teams and ensure strong performance and capability development.
• Translate breeding strategy into actionable programs and ensure execution of crop and business plans.
• Develop and implement breeding strategies to strengthen the pipeline and long-term value.
• Lead OGSM planning and ensure measurable outcomes.

Skills

Plant breeding

Leadership

Strategy to execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Plant Science or related field

Tools

OGSM planning

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Global Manager Breeding to lead strategy and execution for crop segments, ensuring strong program delivery and value creation for customers. You will guide breeding teams and collaborate with product development and commercial stakeholders.

You hold a Master’s in Plant Science and 12–15 years of breeding leadership. You translate strategy into programs, drive OGSM planning, and foster cross-functional collaboration in a global environment at Enza Zaden.