Head of Application Meat, Fish & Cheese Alternatives
Preferred Location Parma, open to Vienna and Delft
100% on site
Careerlevel: M16/C42
In this role you will lead and manage a global team of Food Technologists to develop and nurture a best-in-class application team. Delivering outstanding integrated solutions for clients and a regionalized winning portfolio. This role is part of M, F&C leadership team and reports to Head of Business M, F& Cheese Alternatives.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead, develop and coach a global team of applications technologists
- Develop (new) integrated applications, both for existing and new products, in line with customer requirements as defined by business (line)management, maximizing the usage of dsm-firmenich technologies, provided it does not compromise on cost in use, taste, market trends and regulatory compliance
- Support business management/marketing in promoting new and existing products and applications with new and existing clients, by providing technical knowledge and analysis.
- Support/steer innovation product development and other application development, by providing product and application specific knowledge and know-how.
- Understand the protein product portfolio and positioning of different proteins in relation to each other, competitor products and substitutes to support the sales process.
- Develop deep understanding of all dsm-firmenich technologies, including Flavors, Proteins, Campus, Nutrition and ISOL portfolios.
- Design new, combined global concepts using all dsm-firmenich technologies, based on market needs and requirements from segments & regions.
- Localizing the global concepts leveraging the resources present in the markets.
- Ensure full technology/ingredient availability in regions in line with local requirements and laws.
- Support regional teams with relevant technical understanding of usage and benefits.
- Build deep understanding of all dsm-firmenich technologies and how the best interact with each other. Be the pool of knowledge for full recipe design internally and for our clients.
- Support clients, from full recipe development/co-creation, Nutri-Score all the way up to scale up, trial production etc.
- Conduct product benchmarking by comparing products from the markets with products developed with dsm-firmenich technologies.
- Co-develop regional promotions, own recipes and ensure all dsm-firmenich technologies are used in proper way (if applicable).
We bring
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
You bring
- MSc. in Food Science or equivalent
- + 10 years of experience in the Food industry with strong technical skillset & strong background in flavors for Savory & Meat Alternative application
- Experience in Meat Analogue full recipe development
- Proven Leadership abilities and demonstrated experience in managing a team.
- Able to manage & support a global team and adapt to regional market desires.
- Open minded; flexible, resilient and organized
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including sound influencing skills, and at ease working cross-functionally.
- Customer Service mindset; Senior level with technical credibility and gravitas facing customers
- People Engagement
- Openness towards different parts of organization. Embrace the “category of one” thinking.
- Act as ambassador of change and lead by influence.
- Be part of the Meat, Fish & Cheese Alternatives Leadership Team
Recruitment process:
Please apply online by sending in your resume in English.
Recruiter: Claudia Huber-Newman
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.
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As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.