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Trait & Technologies Lead

Posted 21 Mar 2024
Work experience
2 to 4 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

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De organisatie

Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets. In The Netherlands, Hazera is located in Made (headquarter), Rilland and Warmenhuizen (R&D).

Functieomschrijving

Can you imagine what a vegetable seed company of the future will look like? Does the thought of making the future a reality get you excited? Do you have experience working in Seed R&D?

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Manager to help us transform the ways we provide value to our customers and benefit to their customers. Working collaboratively with colleagues in Hazera and Limagrain Vegetable Seeds, we identify and deploy breakthrough solutions to improve breeding and research activities, so that we can promote the development and application of key traits and technologies in new and novel vegetable varieties. Together, with our customers, we are redefining the future of the vegetable seed business and developing innovative solutions to improve horticultural performance, quality parameters and resilience to pests and stresses in vegetable varieties that farmers will grow tomorrow. This role reports to the Global T&T director, expected required travel is 30%.

Your Impact:

The objective of the Trait & Technologies Lead is to manage the Trait & Technologies teams in the Netherlands, and to participate as member of the global T&T leadership team in accountability for execution of our strategic plan, with its associated budget. He or she must demonstrate the ability to build strong internal and external relationships and deliver traits, technologies and services to breeders and scientists. The Trait & Technologies teams in the Netherlands are located in Warmenhuizen and Rilland, and this position will be managing Scientists and engaging with colleagues in both locations. Additional responsibilities extend into Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS), through technical and logistical collaborations with trait / domain / crop coordinators of LVS and of the other business units within LVS.

Functie-eisen

Your background:

  • PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Genomics, Biotechnology, Phytopathology or related field.
  • Experienced in Variety improvement, Trait Development and technology integration.
  • Proven professional management experience, preferably multinational and multilayer.
  • Understanding of the Vegetable Seed business, from working for or with seed companies.
  • Recognized skills in communication, relationships, business acumen and strategic thinking.
  • Excellent command of the English language.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Information:

Working at Hazera means contributing in a professional way to the growth of our business, in an informal, international environment. We are customer and market oriented and teamwork is important. Other characteristics of our organization are openness, flexibility and orientation on results. We focus on employee development with consideration and respect for individual needs. That’s why it's nice to work at Hazera!

Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world.

Foods & Beverages
Made
450 employees