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Lely

Senior Research and Development Specialist

 — Salary n/a

  • contract
  • full-time
  • onsite

3147 Maassluis

Join Lely as a Senior R&D Specialist, driving innovation in regenerative agriculture and alternative revenue models for dairy farmers. Translate research into scalable solutions, impacting the future of sustainable dairy farming.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Translate strategic direction into research agendas.
  • Initiate, design, and implement research projects.
  • Manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
  • Provide functional leadership to project teams.
  • Connect internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop comprehensive propositions and service concepts.
  • Ensure smooth handover of MVPs to business development.

Benefits

  • Excellent employment conditions
  • Up to 8 weeks of vacation per year
  • Solid pension scheme
  • Strong development opportunities
  • Modern Lely Campus with sports facilities
  • Free shuttle bus to metro station
  • Healthy and affordable company restaurant

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Why You'll Love Working Here

Working at Lely provides excellent employment conditions, including generous vacation time and a solid pension scheme, ensuring your financial security. You'll have ample opportunities for personal and professional growth through the Lely Academy's diverse training programs.

Our modern Lely Campus offers extensive sports facilities, including an indoor gym, outdoor courts, and table tennis, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy fresh coffee and tea prepared by our in-house barista and affordable meals at our company restaurant. A free shuttle bus provides convenient transportation to and from the metro station.


Who We're Looking For


We are seeking a strategically strong and analytically driven professional with a passion for innovation in the agricultural sector. You should combine scientific depth with a pragmatic mindset and know how to translate complex issues into practical solutions. You should be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex research projects.

  • Academic level of work and thinking in agriculture, environmental sciences, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in agro(chemical) research and leading successful R&D projects
  • Experience with complex, multidisciplinary research projects
  • Ability to translate market developments and academic insights into MVPs
  • Strong skills in strategic research programming, research design, data-driven analysis, and data management.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

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What's In It For You?

  • Opportunity for creativity and expertise
  • Autonomy in work
  • Working in small teams
  • Strong development opportunities
  • Modern Lely Campus with sports facilities

Application process

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  3. The company will get to know you better
  4. Start your new job!

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Shape the Future of Agriculture as an R&D Specialist

Join Lely as an R&D Specialist and drive innovation in regenerative agriculture. Lead research projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to a sustainable future for dairy farming. Apply now to make a real impact!

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