Global Head of Plant Phenotyping & Diagnostics Operations

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & mobile phone provided

Competitive vacation allowance

Bonus program 10%

Overnight accommodation support

Remote work allowance

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Manager PPDA to lead an international team of 20–30 specialists across the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. You will drive digitalization, automation, and professionalization of our diagnostics and phenotyping services, ensuring day-to-day stability and a clear shared direction.

You will oversee daily operations, collaborate with Breeding and Biotechnology, and lead projects focused on efficiency, scalability, and data integration while building trust across

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in scientific or high-throughput environments.
• Experience managing remote teams in an international organization.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English; ability to operate across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across multiple locations (Netherlands, Spain, USA).
• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives with ImplementatIon Expert.
• Maintain quality standards and process improvements across PPDA.
• Represent PPDA with stakeholders at all levels and locations.

Skills

People leadership

Remote team leadership

International collaboration

Process optimization

Digitalization

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Plant Science / related field

Tools

LIMS

Data management tools

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Manager PPDA to lead an international team of 20–30 specialists across the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. You will drive digitalization, automation, and professionalization of our diagnostics and phenotyping services, ensuring day-to-day stability and a clear shared direction.

You will oversee daily operations, collaborate with Breeding and Biotechnology, and lead projects focused on efficiency, scalability, and data integration while building trust across