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CDI – External Communications Manager – Paris-Saclay Center – M/F

  • France
  • Gif-Sur-Yvette
  • On-site
  • Permanent Full-Time
  • Posted: 2 Nov 2026
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CDI – External Communications Manager – Paris-Saclay Center – M/F

About the job

With science and innovation at the heart of the Danone Renew strategy, Danone Global Research & Innovation Center in Paris-Saclay plays a key role of flagship of Danone and Research & Innovation (R&I). 

Working closely with Internal Communications and Danone’s various Communications teams, the R&I Center’s External Communications team is responsible for engaging with the Paris-Saclay ecosystem, as well as organizing events and visits at the R&I Center. 

The role is part of the Center’s Site Management team, which brings together Workplace Environment, Logistics, Maintenance, Quality and Food Safety functions. 

 

MISSION 

Contribute to the visibility and reputation of Danone Global Research & Innovation Center in Paris-Saclay as a global flagship for Danone’s science and innovation, in line with the Danone Renew strategy. 

  • Promote Danone’s science and innovation by coordinating and delivering visits to the R&I Center for scientific partners, opinion leaders, customers, institutional representatives, employees and students. (30%) 

  • Coordinate the Inno Café by Danone, a space dedicated to science and innovation communication at the heart of the Paris-Saclay ecosystem: coordinate the social media editorial calendar, contribute to the events program and support initiatives to increase its visibility. (30%) 

  • Contribute to the organization and communication of internal and external events hosted at the R&I Center or within the Paris-Saclay ecosystem, in collaboration with Danone’s Communications teams. (30%) 

  • Contribute to the development of new digital science experiences and tools to enhance visits, communications and event organization. (10%) 

Our employer commitments:   

  • The guarantee of a relevant, competitive and scalable compensation package, through external benchmark and internal equity. It consists among other things of a fixed salary, an yearly bonus, gain sharing.  

  • Flexibility of work and workplaces, such as weekly homeworking. 

  • Skills development for all, thanks to our Danone Academy France and through a year-round managerial conversation cycle.

  • The possibility to use up to 3 days a year of volunteering through the platform Vendredi. 

  • Parenting policy benefits, such as extended Parental Leave (14 additional maternity/paternity days covered), or the ability to convert some earnings into time off 

  • Other benefits include a complementary pension scheme, health care plan, CSE, 100% of the Navigo pass covered

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About you

The criteria below remain indicative. A candidate who has a different combination of experience and skills could also be considered.

  • You have a Master’s degree or equivalent (5 years of higher education) in Communications, with a strong interest in science, or a degree in Food Science, Life Sciences or a related field, combined with experience in science communication. 
  • Skills & mindset: Excellent communication skills, curiosity, strong organizational skills, a people-oriented and positive mindset, an interest in events, and a genuine interest or passion for science. 

  • Languages: Fluency in both English and French is essential. We are looking for someone who is fully comfortable working in both languages. 

  • Digital skills: You are comfortable using PowerPoint (basic to intermediate level). Familiarity with Canva and social media platforms is also expected. 

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applications* by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.

We have also chosen to remove inclusive writing from our job offers because its complexity penalizes people with cognitive disabilities, including dyslexia, dysphasia, or apraxia.

*All nominations will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability…

About Danone

One Planet, One Health - BY YOU !

Our four core values "HOPE": HUMANISM, OPENNESS, CLOSENESS and ENTHUSIASM serve as our compass.

Every day, you will make decisions that impact our economic and societal performance, as well as our ability to achieve our ambitions.
At Danone, you can just be yourself. We are convinced that it is up to YOU to define how you work, develop and progress.
With us, you will work in a challenging, authentic, and caring environment.

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