Manager Molecular Technologies Applications at Enza Zaden

Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, DNA, Genotyping, Laboratory Automation, Molecular Technologies, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Molecular Markers, High-Throughput Laboratory, Change Management, Proactivity, Teamwork, Quality Results

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Do you have strong leadership skills and a passion for DNA and genotyping? Are you enthusiastic about laboratory automation and excited to guide a dedicated team while collaborating with international partners? If you enjoy working at the crossroads of innovation, people leadership, and complex technological environments, this may be your next step. This is why you want to join us as Manager Molecular Technologies Applications at Enza Zaden You will lead one of the most impactful teams supporting our global breeding programs. You will work at the forefront of genotyping, omics and molecular automation technologies. You will collaborate internationally and influence strategic decisions shaping the future of our biotech applications. “Working in this team means contributing to real innovation every day. The mix of technology, teamwork and impact keeps me motivated.” – Mike Heimerikx, Head of Biotech Applications. Make a difference as Manager Molecular Technologies Applications As Manager Molecular Technologies Applications, you will directly lead a group of 5 Process Supervisors and oversee a total team of 25–30 specialists in Enkhuizen. You report directly to the Head of Biotech Applications. In this key role, you ensure that our molecular technologies optimally support breeding and seed production at the highest quality. You maintain a strong operational focus while continuously driving innovation and improvement. Your key responsibilities: Lead, mentor and develop your team, fostering an environment of support, transparency and inclusivity. Represent the team across all levels of the organization, keeping communication clear and consistent. Support and drive continuous improvement projects across genotyping workflows. Implement new technologies in Genotyping, Omics and molecular automation that meet quality and operational requirements. Prepare compelling business cases for investments aimed at improving efficiency and throughput. Work effectively between flexibility and structured processes in a high‑throughput laboratory environment. Collaborate closely with: International breeding teams Molecular Technologies Research team Seed Operations / Production teams Deliver complete end-to-end solutions for stakeholders, from sample to data. Ensure smooth integration of automated laboratory systems in a high-throughput context. What you bring as a future colleague Strong leadership experience, ideally in a scientific, technical or high‑throughput laboratory environment. Solid understanding of DNA, molecular markers, or genotyping technologies. Experience with automated laboratory systems and/or molecular automation. Ability to communicate clearly at all organizational levels. Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on problem‑solving skills. Comfortable managing change and balancing innovation with established processes. Proactive, collaborative, and focused on delivering high-quality results. Proficiency in both Dutch and English is required, as you will collaborate with local teams and international stakeholders. You are someone who leads with care, encourages teamwork and clarity, and brings a structured yet flexible mindset to complex environments. Enza Zaden as your employer With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution are valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and or focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future. What can you expect from us? As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer: Flexible work arrangements; Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options; 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours); 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases; We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include: Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth); Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform; Employer sponsored retirement benefits. Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website. Get in touch Apply now using the application button. Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to: Annemarie Weening, Senior Corporate Recruiter (a.weening@enzazaden.nl). Good to know This position cannot be filled on an interim basis; Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and don’t discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics. #LI-Hybrid Great Place To Grow - Breeding to feed the world, creating value for sustainable life and living We’d love to get to know you! Tell us who you are, what drives you, and where you’d like to grow. If a suitable opportunity comes up, we’ll be in touch. Our employees are the driving power of our company. From their specific sphere of expertise, each individual contributes to creating the vegetable varieties of the future. We rely on specialists and the wide-ranging skills amassed by people with years of experience in the field. And the innovative vision of interns and newcomers. We value this knowledge and experience and therefore invest in our people by providing plenty of opportunity for personal development and advancement. Take a look at our current vacancies and see if there is an opportunity that suits you.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Process Supervisors and specialists, ensuring optimal support for breeding and seed production. Drive innovation and improvement in molecular technologies and collaborate with international teams.