Hazera is a global leader in the development of high-quality hybrid seeds. As part of the Limagrain Group, an international agricultural cooperative based in France, we have headquarters in Israel and the Netherlands. With 11 subsidiaries and a vast distribution network in over 130 markets worldwide. We represent a global community of experts and stakeholders, committed to making a positive impact on the present and future of agriculture. We take this responsibility seriously, striving to make a greater impact and recognizing the importance of every seed, person, and partnership.
Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.
Overall global accountability for all Quality and Regulatory related topic in IL, NL and Hazera subsidiaries.
Successfully lead 3 functions inside the Q&RA Quality Assurance, Product Quality Management and Seed Regulatory Affairs.
Build, Define, Direct and Monitor all related Quality and Regulatory Know-how, processes, best practices and KPIs.
Be the champion and driver of key initiatives leaning to improve our seed and process quality deliverables.
Deliver and structure our Regulatory affairs stand and policy as a company.
Key role by representing Hazera towards Limagrain Global Quality Forum and activities.
Visible managerial face towards key regulatory and representatives of authorities link to our field of expertise.
Manage the maintenance and improvements needed to accomplish our Quality Policy drivers.
Ownership over improving in a structure and quantitative way our deliverables link to: claims management, non-quality costs, risk management (both products and procedures), continuous learning and certifications.
Management of ~ 7 Quality & Regulatory professionals with global scope, based in Israel and the Netherlands
Bachelor’s in agriculture/life sciences. An MSc in a relevant field is a plus.
5 years of experience in leading professional quality teams.
Experience in the Agro, Bio, Pharma, or Food industries, mandatory.
Fluent English – the ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively, verbally and in writing. *Hebrew or Dutch – will be a great advantage for the team.
Strong customer focus with high capability in building strong relations and trust.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, highly collaborative with the ability to influence.
Strong organizational skills and initiative.
Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on projects for extended periods.
Strong digital and systems orientation.
Ability to lead tasks and projects, engage others and work under tight schedules in a dynamic environment.
25 days paid holidays (by full time employment)
13 days paid ATV (by full time employment)
Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
Holiday allowance of 8,33%
Flexible working hours (depending on the job)
Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
Discount on collective health insurances with CZ and Nationale Nederlanden
Commuting allowance according to the CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
Free fresh fruits
Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
Leaning & Development opportunities (Limagrain Group)
Working with passionate colleagues
Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel)
