Head of Breeding Tomato Mid Tech
1 day ago
Almería
ph3Head of Breeding Tomato /h3 pLead the global direction and performance of Mid-Tech breeding programs for Tomato. Shape long‑term breeding strategy and innovation in a highly complex, international environment. Drive sustainable value creation by connecting science, market needs. Lead large, globally distributed teams and build future‑proof breeding capabilities. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead and develop large, global breeding organizations, ensuring strong leadership, capability building, and succession across multiple layers and regions. /li liDefine and drive breeding strategy for complex crop groups, translating market needs and crop goals into clear direction, priorities, and measurable outcomes. /li liOwn strategic planning and execution of Tomato Mid-Tech, ensuring alignment with company strategy and delivering against multi‑year and annual objectives. /li liSteer high‑impact breeding programs and project portfolios, ensuring the right focus, resources, and execution discipline to achieve strategic priorities. /li liDrive innovation adoption and capability development, working closely with the Breeding Principal and RD functions to embed new technologies at scale. /li liOperate as a senior stakeholder leader, aligning across crop groups and functions to maximize performance and efficiency. /li liRepresent breeding internally and externally, strengthening Enza Zaden’s position in the industry and ensuring alignment with key customers and partners. /li /ul pThis role is highly strategic, focused on direction‑setting, leadership, and enabling performance across complex global breeding systems. /p h3Qualifications /h3 ul liA Master’s degree in Plant Science or related field, with 12–15+ years of relevant international experience in breeding and RD leadership. /li liProven strategic leadership capabilities, with experience managing large, complex organizations across regions and cultures. /li liStrong ability to operate at the intersection of science, business strategy, and market needs. /li liDemonstrated experience leading highly complex breeding programs with significant scale and technical depth. /li liStrong financial and business acumen, including experience aligning resources with strategic priorities. /li liExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, operating effectively at senior leadership level and proven ability in navigating within a matrix organization. /li liA strong track record in leading transformation, innovation adoption, and capability building. /li liFluency in English and willingness to travel internationally. /li liA strategic leader who thrives in complexity and knows how to translate vision into results through people and systems. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liFlexible work arrangements; with Spain as primary location /li liPension plan and private health insurance to support your long‑term wellbeing and peace of mind /li liOngoing learning and development opportunities, with access to training programs and support for your professional growth /li liA laptop and smartphone for professional use /li /ul pThis role is positioned in job scale level 15. /p pNote: This role cannot be filled on an interim basis. /p pEnza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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