Do you want to be responsible for organization and functioning of the three Italian trail stations of Rijk Zwaan? If so, apply for this full-time vacancy for:
Manager R&D Operations
at our office in Bologna area.
The vacancy for a Manager R&D Operations at Rijk Zwaan
Developing successful new varieties for the very diverse Italian vegetable market needs extensive testing of breeding material in the various Italian production areas, that's why we plan to open three trial locations in Italy.
Within this role you are responsible for organization and functioning of the three Italian trial stations and co-ordinates in Italy the planning of breeding trials for new varieties. You are in close contact with the breeding departments and breeding stations elsewhere in Europe, where relevant breeding projects are carried out. You take care that the results of breeding trials are well connected with the commercial trial plan, which requires close interactions with the commercial and trial teams of RZ Italy. You are also involved in external contacts with research organizations in Italy to look for opportunities for Rijk Zwaan and will help to organize germplasm collection in Italy in crops in which Rijk Zwaan is breeding.
We are seeking a Manager R&D Operations with:
a Masters' degree, in the area of Plant Sciences or Horticulture
at least 10 years' relevant experience
Furthermore you are able to think and act independently, but also to be a team player. You are able to think in long-term processes, keeping a good balance between the long-term goals and the results needed on short term. You have an open personality, good communication skills, you are trustworthy and sensitive to good advice. We are seeking a good leader and organizer with international orientation, someone with an active and practical approach, orientated towards solving problems and persevering. In view of the international nature of the role, proficiency in the English language is essential.
Interested?
You can address your application to
risorse.umane@rijkzwaan.it under the reference RZI-RTO.
Remember to specify the authorization to the processing of personal data ( Legislative Decree 196/2008 ) . The recruitment is open to male and female ( L.903 / 77 ) .
We will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. You will hear from us as soon as possible.
Rijk Zwaan: your new employer?
Italy has one of the biggest vegetable seed markets in Europe, where Rijk Zwaan is focused with dedicated research programs in order to develop future varieties and an healthy business growth. Rijk Zwaan Italia is a growing company, very active on the market.
Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is right at the start of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them globally. We have a long-term focus, which is why we offer our employees a permanent contract as soon as they join us.
From our strategic position we contribute to the health and well-being of people all over the world. Everything we do is about growth. The growth of natural products that we export around the world. The growth of our company, which currently employs over 2,500 people in more than 30 countries. And above all the growth of our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential. Working with colleagues to produce the best and tastiest vegetables. Reinforcing, helping and inspiring one another. That's how we want to continuously work together towards a healthy future.
