Givaudan Careers Senior Manager Front End Innovation
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Cincinnati, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 17000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA we develop market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites based across the country. Stretch your skills create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day your energy your thirst for knowledge and your creativity will shape our future making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
At Givaudan innovation starts by connecting the right challenges with the right ecosystem. As Senior Manager Front End Innovation you will lead MISTA Givaudans strategic open innovation platform. Your responsibilities will include identifying latest technologies building strategic partnerships and activating a global ecosystem of startups academia investors and industry leaders.
You will guide technology scouting ecosystem development and partnership creation to accelerate innovation unlock new growth opportunities and create measurable value for both Givaudan and MISTA members. Being the primary orchestrator of the MISTA ecosystem you will connect external innovation opportunities with strategic needs and help transform ideas into impactful collaborations.
Your Location:San Francisco California
You Will Report To:Head of Front End Innovation
Responsibilities
Lead and strengthen the MISTA ecosystem ensuring delivery of value for Givaudan and MISTA members.
Implement ecosystem technology scouting and partnership strategies aligned with Front End Innovation priorities.
Identify new technologies startups and disruptive opportunities across food ingredients biotechnology health nutrition sustainability AI and adjacent sectors.
Build and activate strategic networks across startups venture capital firms accelerators universities research institutions and industry partners.
Translate member and challenges into targeted scouting initiatives innovation programs and collaboration opportunities.
Generate relevant technology market and ecosystem insights to support strategic decision-making.
Lead opportunity assessment due diligence business case development and partnership recommendations.
Develop and activate strategic partnerships pilot programs co-development programs and innovation collaborations.
Lead MISTA innovation programs including Growth Hacks startup engagement activities ecosystem events and member collaborations.
Source engage with startups and innovation partners to address member priorities and future growth opportunities.
Define priorities KPIs roadmaps and reporting to measure ecosystem performance innovation impact and value creation.
Partner with innovation business and commercialization teams to ensure successful transition and execution of validated opportunities.
Represent MISTA and Front End Innovation across external innovation networks strategic partnerships industry events and ecosystem engagements.
Influence partners through data-driven insights strategic recommendations and strong relationship management.
Your Professional Profile Includes
Masters degree in Food Science Biotechnology Food Engineering Chemical Engineering Material Science Nutrition or a related scientific discipline.
812 years of experience in open innovation technology scouting ecosystem development venture building strategic partnerships or related fields.
Experience within food ingredients biotechnology health nutrition sustainability or adjacent industries.
Track record building innovation ecosystems strategic partnerships and external collaborations that bring growth.
5 years experience working with startups venture capital firms accelerators incubators and research institutions.
5 years of experience with latest technologies startup ecosystems and new idea trends.
Experience conducting technology assessments commercial evaluations and partnership due diligence.
Connect science technology market insights and business strategy to create innovation outcomes.
Recognized network and credibility within the FoodTech and innovation ecosystem.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation collaboration and creating measurable impact.
Influence organizations and build trusted relationships.
Compensation and Benefits
The established salary range for this position is $150000-$220000. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Medical dental and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
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Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications/certifications and education and internal equity.
At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees customers and partners. At Givaudan we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individuals voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
Givaudan captures the essence of the moment, bringing you memorable flavours and fragrances to be enjoyed throughout the day. We maintain our leadership position – approximately 25% of our industry’s global market share – by challenging ourselves daily, inspiring our partnerships acro ... View more
