Investment Projects Controller (H / F)

Description de poste

Your mission :

In line with the BUs strategy define and implement the R&D and innovation strategy of Fermentis on a global scale and tactically manage a portfolio of numerous research programs and projects.

Manage a team of R&D project managers (currently 8 permanent contracts 1 fixed-term contract) spread across all business areas.

Provide technical quality and regulatory support for Fermentis products in collaboration with the relevant teams.

Collaborate with Fermentis internal teams (marketing, sales, supply chain, etc.) and the Lesaffre group (LIST, LO, GRAD, etc.); and the many external partners (universities, institutes, laboratories, etc.) as part of project management.

Establish and monitor R&D budgets in line with the overall strategy.

Actively participate in internal and external R&D communication (conferences, symposia, etc.).

As a member of the BUs management committee actively participate in its work particularly in the development of the BUs overall strategy and in the governance of its activities.

Qualifications : Your profile :

Doctorate or post-doctorate in food science, agricultural engineer, bioengineer or chemist or equivalent complemented by: Minimum 15 years of R&D experience in the food industry with expertise in fermentation (beer, wine, spirits, etc.).

Very good knowledge of Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Biotechnology.

An expressed passion for the agrifood world, partly beverages.

Structured, analytical, and synthetic.

A manager with both vision and attention to detail.

Entrepreneur and pioneer.

Bilingual French-English; knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Generous, transparent, and good communication skills.

Leadership qualities, ability to unite, adaptability, and synthesis.

Sense of organization, profitability, and results.

Mastery of office and collaborative tools (Office 365, Teams, Smartsheet, etc.).

Additional Information :

Position based on the Fermentis Campus located in Marquette-lez-Lille (59), France, the nerve center of the Business Unit with approximately 25% travel in France and internationally.

Join our management team and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for our markets!

This position is open to people with disabilities.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Vacancy : 1