Global Breeding Manager: Lead Lettuce & Brassica Teams

Rijk Zwaan Maroc; Fijnaart; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

38 hours/week

25 vacation days

Rijk Zwaan Academy

Job summary

Rijk Zwaan is seeking a Breeding Manager to lead the Brassica breeding department in the Netherlands. You will oversee global breeding programmes, coach teams, and define objectives while fostering development and a positive work environment.

Based in Fijnaart, you will travel to visit breeding teams worldwide, implement new techniques, and collaborate across departments. A Master in Plant Sciences and 5+ years of managerial experience in breeding are required, as is fluency in English and

Qualifications

• At least a completed Master, e.g., in Plant Sciences.
• 5+ years managerial experience in plant breeding or breeding research.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Willingness to learn Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Managing the global portfolio of breeding programmes and pre-breeding projects.
• Promoting the implementation of new breeding techniques within the department.
• Regularly visiting breeding teams and R&D directors around the world.
• Keeping up to date with developments in intellectual property (IP).
• Collaborating with a wide range of departments.

Skills

People-oriented leadership

Coaching & development

Intercultural sensitivity

Organized planning

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Master in Plant Sciences

Job description

Rijk Zwaan is seeking a Breeding Manager to lead the Brassica breeding department in the Netherlands. You will oversee global breeding programmes, coach teams, and define objectives while fostering development and a positive work environment.

Based in Fijnaart, you will travel to visit breeding teams worldwide, implement new techniques, and collaborate across departments. A Master in Plant Sciences and 5+ years of managerial experience in breeding are required, as is fluency in English and