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POSITION:
Senior
Food Scientist with sense for consumer marketing
Seminis is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Monsanto Company and is
the largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and
vegetable seeds in the world with more than 3000 employees. With
more than 20% market share of the global vegetable seed market
the company has leading positions in nearly every major
vegetable crop. By using traditional plant breeding techniques
and modern science, Seminis develops innovative types of
vegetables and fruits that offer greater nutrition, convenience
and have better flavor. It also leads in the development of
hybrids that provide farmers natural alternatives to chemical
pest controls and other yield-enhancing traits.
Senior Food Scientist with sense for consumer marketing
Function
Providing technical leadership for the development and
commercialization of consumer benefits such as health &
nutrition, flavor, texture, shelf-life and overall consumer
appeal.
- Intermediate between and
partner of Business Development and Research in order to
give direction and assistance to the development of
innovative products and beneficial product claims.
- Translate potential
consumer benefits into technological traits of vegetables
and vice versa.
- Set up and management of
research projects with external (i.e. retailers, food
companies, science and marketing institutes) and internal
(technology development, field trials) partners in order to
evaluate specific traits and claims.
- Analyze and interpret data
to drive product advancement recommendations.
- Integrate marker
technology to ensure reproduction.
- Provide input to Legal on
the development and execution of confidentiality, research,
and commercial agreements; key technical resource for IP
protection
- Provide feedback to
Research (Breeding, Consumer Platform) that refines
direction and guides R&D investment
Profile
Marketing oriented research
manager who likes to broaden his scope in a new and
challenging environment
Job Requirements
- PhD or MSc in Food Technology, Biochemistry, Life
Science or related field.
- At least 8 years Research experience, preferably in an
international and innovative Food Company or Food Research
institute.
- Being able to set up and manage multifunctional projects
in a complex environment.
- Verbal and written communications skills in English.
- Affinity with agriculture and/or horticulture is an
advantage.
- The position requires availability to travel (30-40%).
Competences
- Excellent communication skills, the ability to influence
other people.
- Good relationship building and networking skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Highly interested in food innovations, nutrition,
technological developments, etc.
Location
Europe,
preferably The Netherlands, France, Spain or Italy.
Offer
Seminis offers an
interesting career opportunity in a leading international
company. Seminis, a division of Monsanto, is committed to
recruiting and retaining the best individuals. This
commitment is viewed as a strategic business imperative.
Employees enjoy market-competitive compensation,
opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a
team-oriented culture that encourages creativity,
decision-making and entrepreneurial spirit.
Application
Your application through:
www.ceresrecruitment.eu.
For further information contact Mr. Jan Borgers +31 622 412
514.
More information about the
company at www.seminis.com
or www.monsanto.com.
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