Global Yeast

The role:

Support and lead R&D / Front-End-Innovation (FEI) projects (lab, pilot, and industrial scale) in GITEC and for the different AB InBev Zones according to the company priorities.

Support and lead implementation projects in key AB InBev Zones and provide hands-on technical support.

Execute and support projects according to the project plans and within budget; contribute with new ideas.

Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners and suppliers, and support in scouting for new technologies that have applications in the field of yeast and fermentation.

Contribute to the Yeast & Fermentation Knowledge Center and Global Network, by connecting to specialists and experts around the world, by consolidating knowledge & learnings from new technologies, and by supporting to build synergies among the AB InBev Zones.

Support and lead activities in the development of fermentation technologies, and analytical capabilities, at lab, pilot, and industrial scale. 

Support activities in the continuous development of technologies to select and develop new yeasts.

Contribute to developing, sharing, and managing knowledge/expertise to find and promote innovative solutions allowing the increase of AB InBev’s profitability by maximizing quality, process efficiency, sustainability, and consumers preference.

Who we’re looking for:

Education

You have a PhD Degree, or Master’s Degree with equivalent experience in R&D (3 or 4 years), in the field of applied sciences such as Industrial Microbiology, Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, Brewing, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Food Chemistry, Food Technology. 

Complementary Technical Brewing education is a strong asset.

Experience

Strong experience, knowledge and/or skills in fermentation technology.

Practical experience in a brewing, bioengineering or biotechnology field, working with yeast-based fermentation systems, is an asset.

Strong experience, knowledge and/or skills in project management, planning and reporting

Complementary expertise/knowledge in flavor and analytical chemistry is an asset.

Experience in using lab and pilot fermentation capabilities.

Competences (job related)

Proven leadership skills and capable of working effectively through cross-functional and international project teams. 

Support and lead multiple Front-End-Innovation (FEI) and Implementation projects simultaneously in an environment with high complexity, uncertainty, and challenging timeframes. 

Work with a high degree of self-coordination and independence.

Strong team player with good social skills and high energy level, target-oriented with respect for quality and timing. 

Having industry, technology, consumer, and functional interest and knowledge.

Ability to deep dive and review scientific, technical, and patent matters.

Operate across different cultural and geographical realities, with flexibility to undertake short assignments abroad.

Fluency in English (written / spoken), other language skills constitute an additional asset.

A mindset that embraces change as a natural part of business and demonstrates courage and optimism during times of crisis or change.