Senior Application Technologist, Global Sugar Reduction

Job

CLS Services is a leading professional recruitment agency specialised in chemistry & life sciences.
For our client dsm-firmenich we are searching for a Senior Application Technologist, Global Sugar Reduction.

Keywords

• Suger reduction
• Sensory and stability evaluations
• Plant-based sweeteners
• Ingredients and flavours

Are you passionate about innovation in the food and beverage industry? Do you have a knack for creating healthier, delicious products? Join this dynamic team as a ''Senior Application Technologist Global Sugar Reduction'', where you will lead and manage global initiatives focused on cutting-edge sugar reduction and taste modulation solutions across product categories. Reporting to the Portfolio & Application Director and collaborating closely with the Sugar Reduction Innovation and Commercial teams, you will design, test, and optimise groundbreaking applications that highlight the unique benefits of the sugar reduction portfolio. This role is pivotal in achieving ambitious business goals and requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage global initiatives focused on the sugar reduction solutions portfolio lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Provide technical expertise, recommendations, and support to internal teams and external customers in key projects, addressing specific application challenges and opportunities. Key contribution to the portfolio strategy;
• Design outstanding product formulations to showcase the performance of sugar reduction solutions in multiple food matrices. Conduct hands-on lab work, including application, testing, and optimisation of sugar reduction applications in different product categories to convey value propositions and added value. Co-ordinate sensory and stability evaluations to validate the effectiveness and acceptability of sugar reduction solutions;
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in sugar reduction technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into project initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all project activities;
• Coach and train peers and key stake holders on the benefits and applications of sugar reduction and taste modulation solutions;
• Document and communicate project progress, results, and recommendations to stake holders, ensuring transparency and alignment. Prepare detailed reports and presentations to effectively convey technical findings, project outcomes, methodologies, and ways of working;
• Engage in customer activities by leading regional “must-win” projects with clear deliverables and direct business impacts.

Profile

The ideal candidate has a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in food science, chemistry, or a related field, topped with 5-10 of experience with sugar reduction technologies and their application in various food products. Experience with plant-based sweeteners, bulking agents, etc. is highly valued. You have experience with laboratory techniques, formulation, and analytical testing related to food applications, including sensory evaluations. Additionally, we are looking for someone with strong project management, interpersonal and problem-sovling skills.
Do you have a passion for reducing sugar whilst keeping the delicious taste of food or beverages? Then we are looking for you!

Benefits

Location: Barcelona Spain or Sharnbrook, United Kingdom.
Salay : >55.000
Good renumeration package.

Company profile

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As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavours, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With their comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, they work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. Dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, world-wide team of nearly 30,000 employees, they bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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Contact

Interested? Send us a detailed curriculum vitae, accompanied by an application letter indicating your motivation. Please use our online application form. (See URL) (Vacancy number A2500034)