Executive

Senior expert Milk Protein Functionality

• R&D
• Wageningen (NLD)
• Professional - Experienced
• 32-40 uren
• Job-ID: 59261

Senior expert Milk Protein Functionality

The Senior expert Milk Protein Functionality is a senior member of the Proteins Development Team, responsible for providing profound proteins expertise in the development team. With deep expertise in dairy proteins and a strong foundation in food science or technology, the Development experts translates strategy into new ideas, foundational knowledge programs and secures execution of these. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role is responsible for steering the proteins strategy, securing our foundational roadmap and supporting complex Supply chain and customer challenges. The Development experts plays a pivotal role in execution of our growth strategy for proteins and herewith contributing to the realization of the long-term strategy of dairy streams within a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Wat we vragen

• PhD in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Soft Matter Physics, Polymer Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in protein innovation, science or development.
• Proven leadership in innovation and cross-functional collaboration, preferably involving dairy or whey proteins, and translating scientific insights into scalable, commercially viable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to plan, report, and present complex information clearly to internal teams and external partners.

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with experience in experimental design, Experience conducting hypothesis-driven research, using experimental design to optimize efficiency, and applying theoretical frameworks for designing, analysing, and interpreting experimental results.

• Skilled in navigating organizational dynamics and building effective collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain, marketing, product group management, and external research partners.
• Strategic thinking and interdisciplinary integration, and the ability to integrate these perspectives into development strategies.

Wat we bieden

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence.
• We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it; Workweek of 40 hours, competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance of 8%, bonus scheme, flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey; Exceptional support of (cross disciplinary) movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths.
• A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners; Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world.

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For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

You will be a member of the cluster Proteins within the FrieslandCampina Ingredients development team. The position is based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, in the FrieslandCampina Innovation Centre . The Proteins team comprises a mix of highly skilled experts, project managers and development specialists. The dairy protein ingredients we develop and maintain are targeted at the markets Early Life Nutrition, Medical Nutrition and Performance & Active Nutrition.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and courage. Here, you'll work alongside passionate colleagues in an environment that encourages bold ideas and continuous learning. Together, we turn science into impact-because every insight matters, and every innovation counts.

Bring your knowledge, creativity, and ambition. Let's shape the future of proteins and create goodness that lasts.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of something bigger.

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