The Head of R&I Algeria is a strategic Business Partner within the Algerian CBU. The role is fully embedded in Danone’s integrated operating model:

• Strong local anchoring (CBU) to ensure business delivery, compliance, and industrial execution.
• Functional alignment with EMEA Zone / MCO Africa for strategy, standards, product superiority, and access to technological platforms.

The position combines functional R&I leadership, business influence, and execution excellence, with a strong focus on renovation, productivity, and affordability in a constrained market.

Mission

Lead the Research & Innovation agenda for Danone Algeria by translating global and regional R&I strategy into robust local action plans that create business value, while ensuring:

• product superiority (quality, nutrition, taste, performance),
• regulatory compliance,
• industrial and economic feasibility.

The Head of R&I acts as the scientific reference for the country and as an influential leader, promoting consumer-centric, science-based decision making, in line with Danone principles.

Education & Expertise

• Master’s degree in Food Science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Nutrition, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Strong FMCG expertise across formulation, process, packaging, quality, and nutrition.

Experience

• 5+ years in FMCG R&I / Product Development roles.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in matrix organisations.
• Exposure to complex industrial and regulatory environments.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Influential leadership style.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong business orientation, pragmatism, and clear communication.

At Danone, we guarantee that you can simply be yourself. We believe that it is up to you to define how you work, develop, and progress. With us, you will work in an exciting, complex, and challenging environment. This is how you will create new opportunities! Be innovative and enterprising, and you will be impressed by the impact you have.

Join our movement for a more sustainable world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

Danone is one of the most dynamic companies in the food sector. Its mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Danone products are available on five continents in more than 120 countries. Danone is a leader in healthy food in four areas: Fresh Dairy Products, Water and Beverages, Infant Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition.

Danone Djurdjura Algeria was founded in 2001, the result of a successful partnership between DANONE, a world leader in fresh dairy products, and the Algerian dairy company Djurdjura, which was created by the BATOUCHE family in 1983 and has enjoyed sustained growth for 20 years.