Technology and Chemical Sciences Discovery Manager

As part of the Exploratory Research Team youll contribute to investigate and evaluate emerging technologies innovative processes new ingredients and their compliance with the Companys strategy.

Youll be responsible for leading the research and discovery efforts within the organization with a focus on identifying and evaluating new technologies chemical processes and scientific advancements that have the potential to drive innovation and create competitive advantages. Youll also propose ideas technologies and knowledge to obtain improve and characterise actives and nutritional ingredients and their applications.

It will be key also to promote the integration of external input and/or collaborations into internal R&D processes to develop new business opportunities or consolidate the existing ones as well as continuously monitor industry trends competitive landscape and customer needs to identify emerging technologies and chemical solutions that could benefit the organization.

Main Activities:

• Propose or coordinate ideas and discovery of new bioactives or nutritionally active ingredients and formulation applications thereof in the human health area. Assess their alignment with Company strategies and priorities.
• Propose or coordinate discovery and feasibility assessment for chemical or physical improvements of naturally occurring or nutritionally active bioactives and formulation applications thereof in the human health area. Assess their alignment with Company strategies and priorities.
• Propose and screen research projects and discovery initiatives aimed at the biotechnological production of bioactives or nutritionally active ingredients and their pre-formulation. Assess their alignment with Company strategies and priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development engineering and business development to assess the strategic fit and commercial viability of new discoveries
• Oversee and coordinate the planning and execution of proof-of-concept studies pilot projects and development initiatives for the implementation of existing biotechnological synthetic and semisynthetic processes at laboratory pilot or pre-industrial.
• Collaborate with different Companys functions: assist Regulatory Affairs in the preparation of documents to be submitted to authorities support R&D Customer Solution Center in providing feedback to customer requests support Quality and Operation in the correct management of microorganisms.
• Manage Ideation phases projects ideation: and submission activities coordination timelines resources budget. Participate in Projects: ensure the accountability for work packages.
• Stay current with technology advancements and facilitate the transfer of expertise across the R&D teams enabling cross-fertilization of ideas and accelerating the development of innovative solutions.
• Check the status of projects and ideas in terms of freedom to operate and patentability contribute to the filing of patent applications.
• Present the results of activities through reports drafting of technical documents participation in meetings.
• Maintain and promote collaboration between Gnosis R&D and LIST and other Lesaffre BUs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners such as universities research institutions and industry partners to stay informed of the latest advancements and explore potential collaborations

Qualifications :

Diploma/Degree/Certificates

• Masters Degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry pharmaceutical chemistry pharmacy food sciences Biotechnology or similar.
• Possibility of a PhD or further specialisation.
• At least 5 years of experience in chemical pharmaceutical or food sciences research management of R&D activitiesprojectsteams at companies in the biotechnology pharmaceutical nutraceutical food sectors

Technical knowledge/managerial expertise/skills

• Technical and digital knowledge of process development chemistry analytical chemistry formulation technologies.
• Scientific knowledge applicable to research and development of active pharmaceutical and nutritional ingredients and bioactive substances for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical sectors.

• Innovation skills (ability to propose and develop innovative and profitable solutions in line with business strategies).

• Knowledge of regulatory framework including safety regulations.
• Knowledge of English written and spoken; optional knowledge of French
• Expertise in Project Management.
• Expertise in team management.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams Excellent problem-solving critical thinking and decision-making  skills and willingness to take responsibility.
• Reasoning and analytical skills and conciseness.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Internal/external customer orientation.
• Ability to work in an international environment and willingness to travel.

Additional Information :

• The job is based in Desio (MB) - Italy
• Be part of a growing company
• Work in a dynamic international environment
• We are a successful family-owned company with long-standing history where people truly matter. 
• We promote a sense of fulfilment with a genuine mission: nourish and protect the planet. 
• An opportunity to work in a real international environment. 

At Lesaffre diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive regardless of your background gender age or abilities. We encourage all applications as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time