About the Role
Lead technical strategy and innovation in food and nutrition, aligning scientific capabilities with customer needs to develop and deliver advanced ingredient solutions.
Responsibilities
- Direct the technical vision and execution for food and nutrition product development initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities and technical trends
- Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, science-based formulations
- Guide regulatory compliance and safety standards for new and existing products
- Foster strong relationships with key customers to understand technical requirements
- Lead technical due diligence for new product concepts and ingredient applications
- Manage a team of technical professionals, supporting career development and performance
- Ensure alignment between R&D activities and commercial objectives
- Drive innovation through partnerships with suppliers, academia, and research institutions
- Evaluate emerging technologies and scientific advancements for integration into offerings
- Develop technical documentation, including specifications, safety data, and application guidance
- Support sales teams with in-depth technical expertise during customer engagements
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical challenges in production or application
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food science, nutritional trends, and regulatory landscapes
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across technical operations
- Coordinate with global teams to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing
- Manage technical project timelines, resources, and deliverables
- Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and technical forums
- Ensure intellectual property is identified, protected, and leveraged appropriately
- Monitor competitive activity and benchmark technical capabilities
- Optimize processes for efficiency and sustainability in product development
- Ensure adherence to internal governance and external regulatory requirements
- Facilitate technology transfer between research and commercialization stages
- Support sustainability goals through responsible ingredient sourcing and formulation
- Drive digital transformation in technical operations and data management
Compensation
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with a combination of remote and on-site presence
Team
Part of a global technical team focused on innovation in specialty ingredients and nutritional solutions
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead high-impact technical initiatives in a growing market segment
- Access to global resources and a network of scientific and industry experts
Our Commitment to Sustainability
- Focus on sustainable ingredient solutions and environmentally responsible practices
- Integration of circular economy principles in product development and sourcing
