Are you enthusiastic about plant breeding and eager to apply your expertise in a global environment? Then you’re a perfect fit for us!

As Head (f/m/d) of the Parent Seed Department, you will take on a key role in organizing and ensuring the production of base and trial seed for maize.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Einbeck.

Your Responsibilities
In this position, you will lead an interdisciplinary team and take on the following tasks:

• Management and further development of an interdisciplinary team in a matrix organization.
• Organize and ensure the production of base, pre-basic, and trial seed for maize.
• Coordinate line research, maintenance breeding, and registration processes.
• Collaborate closely with maize breeders and maize production teams to ensure smooth information and material flow.
• Take on project responsibilities in day-to-day operations.

Your Profile

• Completed university degree (Master or PhD) in Agricultural Sciences, Plant Breeding, or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in seed production or breeding, ideally in maize.
• Leadership experience in international, interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Very good English language knowledge is a mandatory for this position. Good knowledge of German language or the willingness to learn German is pre-required. Knowledge of French or Spanish language is a big plus.
• Willingness to travel approx. 30–40%.

What We Offer :

• Start your future with us – in a role that offers responsibility, creative freedom, and development potential.
• As a family-owned company, we live by values such as closeness, reliability, foresight, and independence. This culture fosters an open and appreciative working environment where you can grow professionally and personally – true to our motto: Make yourself grow.
• Attractive development opportunities in a globally operating company
• Flexible working conditions and a modern work environment High-quality equipment (e.g. ergonomic workstations, multiple monitors, air conditioning, modern technology)
• Subsidized, full-service cafeteria and free parking at the Einbeck site
• Comprehensive benefits including company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, Christmas and vacation bonuses, employee stock options, childcare subsidies, and a job bike program

We look forward to receiving your application via our SuccessFactors online application system!