In this position, your tasks and responsibilities include:
- Act as lead expert for a strategic part of the proteins business, translate strategic protein development ambitions into a project portfolio and communicate these opportunities clearly to stakeholders. Ensure alignment with strategic business goals, thought alignment with other R&D and commercial disciplines and take accountability for the NPD funnel.
- Actively build and sustain networks to remain at the forefront of scientific and market trends in protein innovation. Maintain deep and up-to-date expertise and apply it to deliver commercially relevant insights that create real impact.
- Operate as a senior expert and subject matter expert in complex projects and customer questions, guiding execution and interpretation of results, and guiding teams in the execution and interpretation of results. Design and lead hypothesis-based research plans to overcome technical hurdles during the development and manufacturing of protein ingredients and work in cross-functional teams.
- Proactively assess and safeguard intellectual property within your domain, ensuring opportunities are captured and risks are mitigated.
- Coaching others, fostering knowledge development and project delivery excellence within the team.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement, and support the Development Manager in driving efficiency and capability building across the team.
€70000.00 - €90000.00 monthly