Research & Development Manager is responsible for developing of fresh dairy products for various European markets taking part in innovation, renovation and productivity projects. This role representing the R&I interests to multiple internal cross-functional partners and to external partners during all projects.
In this role you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and execution of all R&I tasks required to ensure progression through the stage gates of the project management system including: lab prototyping, organization of pilot plant tests, conducting industrial tests in plants, leading industrial product launches, conducting and interpretation of analytical measurements
• Participating in the design of consumer tests, organizing sample production, and ensuring product quality for the consumer test
• Cooperating with internal stakeholders (e.g. Quality, UX, R&I EU Team, Marketing)
• Taking part in innovation workshops, providing ideas, and contributing to building the innovation pipelines

You are a perfect fit for this role because you have:

• Min. 2 years of experience in a related field (dairy experience preferred)
• Master’s / bachelor’s degree in food science or closely related field
• Ability to work cross-functionally within large international team
• Strong communication skills with different stakeholders
• Solid project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Leadership skills demonstrated in the management and follow up of the projects with internal and external partners
• Fluency in English and Polish (written and spoken) as a must
• Very good MS Office knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint) SAP knowledge nice to have

DANONE GROUP is not an ordinary company according to which "we bring health through food to as many people as possible". Taking the role of Research & Development Manager you will join the dairy division in R&I Europe team which is responsible for contributing to the profitable growth of the Region's business through the co-construction and implementation of the innovation/renovation/competitiveness portfolios of CBUs and Brands what contributes to credibility programs and the deployment of superiority programs and nutritional policies for Danone Dairy Europe.
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We offer:

• A revolutionary job that will be part of global FMCG leader. We consider that it starts with people who notice more and make better decisions. And that’s exactly the kind of people we want to attract to DANONE
• Contract of employment + annual bonus,
• On top of that, you will have access to the benefits we offer to you and your family, including private medical care, benefits package for parents, life insurance, social fund, or employee discounts

WHAT NEXT?

Click the “Apply” button and create your profile in the recruitment system by uploading a CV in English. We will get acquainted with your experience and then we will arrange the selected candidates for the first online interview.

We embrace diversity in our organization. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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