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This is why you want to join us as a Management Assistant R&D at Enza Zaden
Work in a dynamic international R&D environment where your contributions directly impact processes and projects.
Multitask in a cross-functional role, collaborating with colleagues from various disciplines within Biotechnology Research.
Enjoy flexible work options and the opportunity to excel both independently and as part of a team.
Make a difference as Management Assistant R&D
As a Management Assistant R&D, you’ll play a key role in supporting five (senior) managers in our Research & Development division. Leveraging your organizational skills and technical understanding, you’ll bring structure to a versatile, international work environment and help our teams achieve success.
Your responsibilities include:
Managing calendars and appointments with internal and external stakeholders.
Organizing and preparing (international) meetings, tours, work sessions, lunches/dinners, and business trips.
Preparing and taking minutes of internal team meetings and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
Creating presentations for reports and annual plans.
Your passion for organizing, coordinating, and supporting an R&D management team give you a unique advantage. Your ability to understand and communicate in technical language ensures seamless collaboration with team members and stakeholders. Ideally, you have background in green life sciences (BSc/MSc).
In this role, you’ll work at least three days a week from our headquarters. In consultation with your team, there is the possibility to work from home on other days.
What you bring as a future colleague
You are a professional energized by organizing and coordinating in a dynamic environment. You are ready to combine your scientific knowledge and organizational skills to make a real impact.
A background in Green Life Sciences (BSc/MSc) or at least five years of experience as a Management Assistant, ideally in an international R&D setting.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Stress-resistant, flexible, and an excellent communicator.
Proficient in using digital tools with an interest in new technologies.
Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
A proactive and service-oriented attitude.
Enza Zaden as your employer
With more than 2,800 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: vegetables with 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 is 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;
Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;
Laptop + smartphone.
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. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.
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
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
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