R&d Starter Culture Group Manager

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

Dange Saint Romain, France
Onsite
Starter culture r&d group leadership
Dairy models development
Microbial-based dairy solutions
Lead the Starter Culture R&D Group in Dangé, managing a team of 18 permanent IFF employees championing a culture of curiosity, agility, and continuous improvement through coaching and talent development

Job Summary

  • Lead the Starter Culture R&D Group in Dangé, managing a team of 18 permanent IFF employees championing a culture of curiosity, agility, and continuous improvement through coaching and talent development.
  • Support development of advanced, high-throughput dairy models reflective of global cheese and yogurt processes.
  • Accelerate the commercialization of game-changing microbial-based dairy solutions in synergy with global innovation hubs.

Matching Summary

Lead the Starter Culture R&D Group in Dangé, managing a team of 18 permanent IFF employees championing a culture of curiosity, agility, and continuous improvement through coaching and talent development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Starter Culture R&D Group leadership
  • Dairy models development
  • Microbial-based dairy solutions
  • Industrial process streamlining
  • Culture asset strategy deployment
  • Innovation beyond cultures

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of curiosity and agility
  • Customer-centric approach
  • Inclusive and purpose-driven culture
  • Digital transformation (AI, automation)

Key Requirements

  • PhD or MSc in relevant field
  • 10+ years innovation experience
  • Proven R&D leadership experience
  • Dairy or microbial product development
  • Fluent in English
  • French proficiency is a strong asset

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