R&d Manager Pectin

DSM Group Business Services BV

Yantai, China
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8+ years experience in pectin or hydrocolloids
Msc or phd in chemical engineering or food science
Proven people management and team leadership skills
** DSM Group Business Services BV is seeking a (Senior) R&D Manager for Pectin in Yantai, China, to lead a team focused on enzyme innovation and the development of sustainable food solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pectin and food hydrocolloids, along with strong leadership skills and a customer-oriented mindset. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the Yantai Pectin R&D team to drive progress in sustainable food solutions and enzyme innovation.
  • Candidates will translate customer needs into manufacturing capabilities while ensuring robustness of critical-to-quality parameters.
  • The position offers unique career paths in health and nutrition within a collaborative, inclusive global environment.

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** DSM Group Business Services BV is seeking a (Senior) R&D Manager for Pectin in Yantai, China, to lead a team focused on enzyme innovation and the development of sustainable food solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pectin and food hydrocolloids, along with strong leadership skills and a customer-oriented mindset. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years experience in pectin or hydrocolloids
  • MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Food Science
  • Proven people management and team leadership skills
  • Deep expertise in pectin chemistry and structure-function relationships
  • Experience with statistical process control and scale-up

Nice-to-have

  • Strong collaboration with Operations and Applications teams
  • Customer-oriented mindset with business acumen
  • Ability to influence across global functions
  • Commitment to sustainability and safety culture

Key Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Food Science
  • 8+ years experience in pectin/food hydrocolloids/polysaccharide-based ingredients
  • Clear communication in Chinese and English

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