H&WB Gut Health & Innovation Manager' > Joboolo BE :
Société : PURATOS Lieu : Dilbeek Flanders Site source : Talent BE
8 billion euros (in 2022).
Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.
To strengthen our team in Groot Bijgaarden, we are looking for a:
Health and Wellbeing – Gut Health and InnovationManager Your Mission Passionate by Health and Wellbeing, you lead the development and execution of the Gut Health strategy at Puratos and following up on emerging technologies in the Health and Wellbeing space.
With your expertise, you will translate new, proprietary technologies into potential business projects in close collaboration with the Business Units.
What you will do? As H&WB Gut Health & InnovationManager, you are the internal and external go-to-person for gut health knowledge, products and concepts, nutritional requirements and regulatory aspects.
Furthermore, you will collaborate with potential external partners in our open innovation process.
You are the business development expert in emerging H&WB topics of the Group and ensure science leadership on gut health by sharing know-how on how to improve the gut microbiome and human health through bakery products.
You translate scientific discoveries into unique technologies or product concepts internally and/or with partners (universities, suppliers, start-ups,…), in line with consumer trends and lead transversal innovation projects with specific focus on gut health.
You screen continuously for new opportunities to improve the human gut microbiome & other emerging H&WB topics.
You spread best practices (scientific know-how, technologies, finished product concepts, formulations, etc…).
You educate and continuously update the Puratos community on Gut Health.
You are active in external networks and act as Puratos’ spokesperson.
You have a close collaboration with the regulatory team to translate regulations into product concepts with soft and hard claims.
You protect the know-how with patents.
Who are we looking for? You have an academic background (Master, PhD,…) related to food science or biology (biochemistry, microbiology, agricultural, human biology, biotechnology, bio engineering,…) with track record in business development.
You have profound experience in research, innovation or product formulation in Gut Health.
You are passionate about health & well-being and you are well informed about the latest trends You show strong leadership skills and teamwork to motivate and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
You are customer oriented, with a good understanding of the market and consumer trends, and customer needs.
You are fluent in English, good knowledge of another language is an asset.
You are willing to travel 25% of your time.
What you can expect from Puratos? You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities.
You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.
We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all.
We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.
You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key.
You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:
Meal vouchers (8€/day) Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos Company Car 13th month pay Minimum 5 training days per year Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic:
Working at Puratos is choosing a Top Employer in Belgium.
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