Microbiology Home Care R&d Manager

Unilever Com Tr

Port Sunlight, Merseyside, UK
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: annual bonus; b...
Hybrid
Microbiology expertise in product preservation
Leading technical innovation programmes
Multidisciplinary team leadership
The role is responsible for leading the global Home Care preservation programme to ensure products are safe by design and support business continuity

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for leading the global Home Care preservation programme to ensure products are safe by design and support business continuity.
  • Unilever offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, pension scheme, subsidised gym membership, discounted staff shop, shares, and flexible working options.
  • The team provides global technical expertise in microbiology, drives operational efficiencies, and collaborates with internal functions and regional laboratories.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for leading the global Home Care preservation programme to ensure products are safe by design and support business continuity.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus; Benefits: Pension scheme, subsidised gym membership, discounted staff shop, shares

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microbiology expertise in product preservation
  • Leading technical innovation programmes
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Global microbiology methods collaboration
  • Customer relationship management
  • Digital tools for data capture and modelling

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial drive and passion
  • Change management mindset
  • Pragmatic troubleshooting guidance
  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Experience working with external partners
  • Strong communication and networking

Key Requirements

  • Proven science and technology expertise in Microbiology
  • Experience leading technical work programmes in innovation projects
  • Ability to write scientific papers and reports
  • Experience in applied or industrial microbiology
  • Proven problem solving and decision making skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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