Lead Seed Enhancement Scientist

Enza Zaden Services B.V.; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 48,612 - 69,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Mobile phone provided

8.33% vacation allowance

Annual bonus 10% of salary

25 vacation days

Remote work allowance

Retirement plan

Commuting reimbursement

Great to Grow program

Staff events

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Researcher Seed Enhancement to lead research programs in seed technologies, guiding multidisciplinary teams across R&D, Seed Operations, and Product Development. You will translate scientific insights into robust, scalable protocols for practical use in our seed products.

The role requires an MSc/PhD in a related field, 8–12+ years in seed enhancement, and strong communication to engage stakeholders and drive projects from concept to implementation.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Plant Sciences, Seed Physiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in seed enhancement or seed technology.
• Proven experience managing research projects.
• Excellent communication; fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Experience translating research outcomes into practical applications and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research projects within seed enhancement, from concept to implementation.
• Drive development of innovative seed technologies (e.g. priming, coating).
• Translate fundamental insights into robust, scalable protocols for operational implementation.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and validate new products and technologies.
• Contribute to strategic development of the seed enhancement portfolio.
• Ensure alignment between research outcomes, operational processes, and business objectives.

Skills

Seed technology

Project leadership

English fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

MSc/PhD in Plant Sciences or related field

Tools

Seed enhancement technologies (priming, coating)

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Researcher Seed Enhancement to lead research programs in seed technologies, guiding multidisciplinary teams across R&D, Seed Operations, and Product Development. You will translate scientific insights into robust, scalable protocols for practical use in our seed products.

The role requires an MSc/PhD in a related field, 8–12+ years in seed enhancement, and strong communication to engage stakeholders and drive projects from concept to implementation.