Research Manager Nutrition

pAs bResearch Manager Nutrition /b, you translate scientific knowledge into innovation and business growth opportunities for Puratos. /p pBy connecting science, consumer needs, market trends and business strategy, you help identify where future Health Well-Being growth will emerge and support the creation of innovation platforms, product concepts and substantiated benefits that strengthen Puratos' long-term competitive advantage in bakery, patisserie and chocolate. /p pBy working in between RD, HWB, Business Units, Marketing and external partners, you transform scientific knowledge into differentiated solutions that create value for customers and consumers. You own/drive the nutrition science portfolio and ensure strong alignment with the corporate Health Well-Being strategy. /p pSuccess is measured through the impact on innovation, customer value and long-term business growth, beyond scientific excellence. /p h3Your Role /h3 ul liThe role converts complex nutrition research, clinical evidence, dietary guidelines and emerging health trends into actionable recommendations for product development and innovation opportunities, /li liIdentify opportunities in nutritional territories linked to nutritional balance and solutions for bakery, patisserie and chocolate; healthy ageing; fiber and metabolic health, /li liAdvise NPD teams on where future growth opportunities exist and contribute to business cases supporting strategic innovation initiatives. /li /ul h3Strategic Innovation Support /h3 ul liAct as a strategic scientific advisor for Health Well-Being, Innovation and Business Development initiatives, /li liBuild nutritional product concepts, define nutritional criteria and support assessment of functional ingredients with NPD / RD teams, /li liContribute to portfolio discussions and prioritization of future growth platforms, /li liEnsure execution of Puratos' long-term Health Well-Being innovation agenda through supporting development of new products and reformulations, /li liHelp identify emerging opportunities that can become future innovation platforms for the company. /li /ul h3Scientific Substantiation Benefit Development /h3 ul liEvaluate and interpret scientific evidence supporting ingredient functionality, nutritional benefits and product positioning. /li liSupport the development of science-based product benefits and claims in collaboration with regulatory and innovation teams, /li liHelp ensure that scientific communication remains relevant, accurate, credible and compliant. /li /ul h3Monitoring scientific Opportunities /h3 ul liIdentify future innovation opportunities and risks, by continuous scanning of nutrition science, consumer health trends, and public health priorities /li liMonitoring scientific discoveries, technology advances, start-ups and market trends /li liTranslating scientific evidence and emerging insights into strategic recommendations for innovation and business teams. /li /ul h3Ecosystem Partnerships /h3 pInternal /p ul liFunction as the Group’s internal nutrition expert, training colleagues from RD, marketing, sales, regulatory affairs and general management on nutrition science and health-related topics, /li /ul pExternal /p ul liBuild and maintain relationships with universities, research institutes, suppliers, start-ups and innovation networks, /li liRepresent Puratos at scientific conferences, innovation events and external stakeholder engagements, and ensure relevant scientific communications to stakeholders. /li /ul h3Who are we looking for? /h3 ul liYou hold a Master's degree in Bio-Engineering, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, Nutrition Science or a related scientific discipline, ideally with a strong food technology foundation. /li liYou have around b5 years of relevant experience /b in RD, food science, nutrition, ingredient innovation or a related field, preferably in the food industry or with exposure to bakery, patisserie or chocolate applications. /li liYou combine a bsolid scientific background /b with the ability to understand business priorities and translate scientific insights into practical recommendations. /li liStrong analytical skills with the ability to assess scientific evidence and identify innovation opportunities. /li liYou are curious and proactive, with the ability to bcapture new scientific developments /b, analyze markets and identify where Puratos should build additional knowledge or capabilities. /li liExperience working across multidisciplinary and international teams. /li liStrong networking and stakeholder management capabilities. /li liYou communicate clearly and convincingly, both verbally and in writing, and can adapt your message to different audiences: scientific, business-minded and customer-facing. /li liYou are collaborative, self-reliant and resilient, able to build trust across teams and work constructively with stakeholders with different points of view. /li liYou are fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch