The Role
1. Leading the R&D Organization in Germany - in close collaboration with the R&D Director Finland:
o Responsible for all German R&D teams in BioIT, Molecular Biology, Microbial Technology, and Enzyme Technology currently in total 35 R&D (technicians and scientists)
o Building and further developing the German R&D organization to support ABE’s growth strategy: People management, Talent management, Team development, Hiring.
2. Represent the R&D organization internally and externally
3. Contributing to shaping the Technology- and Product-Development strategy of the company:
o Responsible for translating the Product portfolio needs of the different businesses into the technological capabilities required to develop these future product portfolios
4. Implementing Technology- and Product-development strategies in the German R&D organization:
o Ensuring that R&D remains ‘fit for purpose’; securing the required experience and capabilities in the R&D organization: developing and scouting new breakthrough technologies needed to drive innovation and to develop the next generation of product portfolios
o Drive and lead further globalization, external focus & cultural change; helping the R&D organization in the transition towards a truly global, externally focussed and business driven Technology- and Product-development organization
5. Reporting to the Global Director Portfolio Management and R&D
6. Member of the Strategic Development Leadership Team (together with heads of R&D Germany, Portfolio Managementand IP management)
About You
7. Demonstrated leadership experience in R&D/Product development organizations
8. Team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build good and effective relationships within and beyond own R&D organization. Openminded, collaborative and solution oriented
9. Proven ability to translate business and market needs into technological requirements and product development (and vice versa translate technological capabilities and innovations into business opportunities)
10. Successful track record in industrial biotech R&D, preferably in the enzyme industry
11. Strong communication skills; Fluent in English, German is a plus
12. Has an international mindset and understands the importance and value of collaborating across geographies
Why Us
13. An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
14. An international working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
15. A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry
16. A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
17. A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
18. Competitive compensation and benefits package
19. You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
20. Future career opportunities through our ABF network
21. The possibility to mobile working
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.
AB Enzymes