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Corbion Group is seeking a Head of Application and Solutions Development to lead its global technical organization focused on sustainable ingredient solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the functional ingredient industry, particularly in food product development, and will be responsible for driving innovation and customer engagement.
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Job Summary
As Head of Global Applications & Solutions Development, you will play a pivotal role in converting Corbion’s scientific excellence into differentiated customer value.
The position will be based at one of our two global innovation hubs in Gorinchem (The Netherlands) or Lenexa (Kansas) and reports to the Chief Technology Officer.
Together, these capabilities strengthen Corbion’s customer relevance, accelerate innovation, and support sustainable growth.
Matching Summary
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Corbion Group is seeking a Head of Application and Solutions Development to lead its global technical organization focused on sustainable ingredient solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the functional ingredient industry, particularly in food product development, and will be responsible for driving innovation and customer engagement.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global technical organization leadership
Ingredient technologies across food and beverage
Customer relevance and innovation acceleration
Global roadmaps for sensory science and microbiology
Nice-to-have
Championing preservation in all its forms
Accelerating leadership in clean-label preservation
Inclusive, courageous leadership style
Key Requirements
15+ years of experience in functional ingredient industry
Master’s or PhD in Food Science, Chemistry, or related discipline
Proven success leading global technical organizations