Sr Application Technologist, Global SR (Sugar Reduction)
Job title: Sr Application Technologist, Global SR (Sugar Reduction)
City, Country: Sharnbrook, UK. Other EU lab locations to be considered
Work mode: Onsite
Are you passionate about innovation in the food and beverage industry? Do you have a knack for creating healthier, delicious products? Join our dynamic team as a ''Senior Application Technologist Global SR (Sugar Reduction)'', where you will lead and manage global initiatives focused on our cutting-edge sugar reduction and taste modulation solutions across product categories. Reporting to the Portfolio & Application Director and collaborating closely with our Sugar Reduction Innovation and Commercial teams, you will design, test, and optimize groundbreaking applications that highlight the unique benefits of our sugar reduction portfolio. This role is pivotal in achieving our ambitious business goals and requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and excellent communication abilities.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage global initiatives focused on the sugar reduction solutions portfolio lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Provide technical expertise, recommendations, and support to internal teams and external customers in key projects, addressing specific application challenges and opportunities. Key contribution to the portfolio strategy
- Design outstanding product formulations to showcase the performance of sugar reduction solutions in multiple food matrices. Conduct hands-on lab work, including application, testing, and optimization of sugar reduction applications in different product categories to convey value propositions and added value. Coordinate sensory and stability evaluations to validate the effectiveness and acceptability of sugar reduction solutions.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in sugar reduction technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into project initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all project activities.
- Coach and train peers and key stakeholders on the benefits and applications of sugar reduction and taste modulation solutions.
- Document and communicate project progress, results, and recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment. Prepare detailed reports and presentations to effectively convey technical findings, project outcomes, methodologies, and ways of working.
- Engage in customer activities by leading regional “must-win” projects with clear deliverables and direct business impacts
We Bring
- Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
- Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments
- Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
- Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
- Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
- Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change
You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in the food ingredients/flavors industry, specifically in product development and application roles.
- Hands-on experience with sugar reduction technologies and their application in various food products. Specific product category or relevant ingredient expertise (specially plant-based sweeteners, bulking agents, etc) is highly valued.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques, formulation, and analytical testing related to food applications, including sensory evaluations.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time.
- Proven ability to document and communicate project progress, results, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex and muti-stakeholder innovation projects
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical and innovative solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders and clients (both internal and external).
- A results-driven mindset, with a focus on achieving technical and business objectives.
Our application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.
Equal opportunities commitment
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: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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About dsm-firmenich
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.
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