Breeder

Reporting to

Senior Breeder / Crop Breeding Manager

Purpose

Develop a competitive pipeline of varieties of a crop in line with Enza zaden's long term vision, that meet internal agreed production and sales requirements and external market needs, and bring added value.

Geographical scope

One country / multiple countries

Operational level

Operational

Key accountabilities

1. Planning of all activities of a breeding project:Translation of the set Breeding targets into an operational breeding plan.
2. Preparation of all activities of a breeding project.
3. Execution of the activities of a breeding project:Making theright plant and line selections on critical moments in the breeding cycle.
4. Maintaince of detailed records throughout the breeding cycles.
5. Decision-making to advance material to R2 and planning of trial producions and screening trials.
6. Handover of R3 material to Seed Production acccording the defined specifications and registration in the designated sytem (currently Varmas).
7. Implemention of developed technology and traits in the breeding program.

Main internal contacts

* Sales Representatives, Product Specialists - Proactively cooperate during joint market visits to obtain information on market trends and direction for product models and align the Enza message

* Senior Scientist, Biotech Breeders - Stay up to date with the latest technologies

* SO and Seed Production - Handoverof R3 and P2 material and Producibility information to Seed Production

* PAT teams - Member of a PAT team and provide input to the team

* Assistant Breeders and Breeding Technicians - Exchange knowledge and material

Main external contacts

N/a

# direct reports

N/a

# indirect reports

N/a

Financial responsibilities

Revenue: n/a

Budget: n/a

Minimum working and thinking level

Higher professional education (HBO, Bachelor)

Minimum years of relevant work experience

3 to 5 years

Required certifications, knowledge and skills

* Bachelor of Science
* Thorough knowledge of plant breeding, modern methods of breeding and phytopathology
* Well acquainted with various cultivation techniques
* Sufficient market knowledge
* Proficient in the English and local language, both written and verbal

Working conditions

* Occasionally working under pressure
* Working in conditioned climate/high temperatures
* Working outside in different weather conditions
* Frequent domestic and international business traveling

Level distinctive key accountabilities

Level 1 (job level 8)
* Typically 3 -5 years relevant work experience
* Works under moderate supervision
* Is able to execute all individual key accountabilities, but is not able to independently run an entire breeding program
* Works mainly within Breeding: no cross-functional aspect to the position
Level 2 (job level 10)
* Typically > 5 years relevant work experience
* Works independently
* Is able to independently run an entire breeding program
* Typically responsible for one segment/breeding program
* Functional coaching of less experienced Breeders and Assistant Breeders
* Works cross-functionally
* Has an active role in decision-making within the PAT teams
* Masters product advancement
Senior Breeder (job level 11)
* Typically > 7 years relevant work experience
* May be acountable for leading, developing, motivating and coaching a small team.
* Responsible for multiple segments/breeding programs
* Higher complexity in terms of technology, organisation and geography
* Proven success as a Breeder is required