Senior Seed Production Researcher | Global Impact

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

Job summary

Enza Zaden seeks a Senior Researcher Seed Production to lead the Seed Production Research team and translate agronomic research into scalable production practices. Based at Enkhuizen, Netherlands, or Allonnes, France, you will collaborate with global experts and travel regularly to drive innovations in seed production.

You will guide projects from conception to implementation, manage diverse teams, and contribute to future-proof strategies for high-quality vegetable seeds supplied to growers

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering or equivalent with 8+ years in seed industry.
• Proven leadership and coaching capabilities with focus on development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Seed Production Research team in agronomy research and producibility.
• Identify, assess and develop innovative agronomic practices, methods and technologies.
• Carry out research projects across crops and environments.
• Ensure transfer of research outcomes to production teams and operations.
• Collaborate with seed production specialists, agronomists, breeders, and digital phenotyping experts to translate research into practical protocols.
• Contribute to data-driven, future-proof seed production strategies.
• Identify opportunities for external collaboration and oversee Enza Zaden's participation in joint projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English language

French language preferred

Education

PhD or MSc in Agronomy or Agricultural Engineering

8+ years seed industry experience

Job description

Enza Zaden seeks a Senior Researcher Seed Production to lead the Seed Production Research team and translate agronomic research into scalable production practices. Based at Enkhuizen, Netherlands, or Allonnes, France, you will collaborate with global experts and travel regularly to drive innovations in seed production.

You will guide projects from conception to implementation, manage diverse teams, and contribute to future-proof strategies for high-quality vegetable seeds supplied to growers