For our Client, multinational company, one of the largest food product manufactures in the world, we are looking for candidates for the position of:
Global R&D Project Lead
Your responsibilities:
- initiate, design and direct Global R&D projects in line with the business strategy and objectives
- collaborate with Marketing, Sales and BDM to ensure alignment of projects scope to maximize the potential of the projects
- manage the project plan, prioritize and deliver projects on time and in full
- manage the technical product and /or process development from idea or marketing brief through the entire stage gate funnel process
- coordinate a multidisciplinary project team, coordinate all actions and follow-up on deliverables to reach full delivery of projects on time
- develop intellectual property strategy for key projects and safeguard Barry Callebaut’s intellectual property rights in interaction with stakeholders (e.g. setting up confidentiality agreements)
- advise/assist all departments as needed on any technical issues relating to the project topic
- support and advise Regional R&D teams in the regional launch of the project
- manage relationships with suppliers, institutes and co-manufacturers to ensure state-of-the-art knowledge and application of ingredients and equipment, as well as to assure BC receives adequate service
Requirements:
- Master's degree level in a Science or Engineering discipline, preferably with some experience in Food Industry
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in R&D in Food Industry
- experience in project management, preferably in a multi-stakeholder environment
- knowledgeable in MS Office & Project Management Tools
- knowledge of SAP is a plus
- fluent in English
Offer:
- annual bonus based on your work results
- lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
- private medical care in Lux Med
- Fit Profit sports card
- Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund
- group life insurance
- hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month
- free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter
- daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
- relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs
- treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station