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Research & Innovation

Research & Innovation Director (Adult)

• Netherlands
• Utrecht
• Hybrid
• Permanent Full-Time
• Posted: 26 Jan 2026

About the job

Danone Nutricia Research builds bridges between science and food. Our Research Centre for Specialized Nutrition, located in the Utrecht Science Park in the Netherlands is a state of the art Life Science innovation center for the development of new product concepts but also the on-going improvement of our existing range for Specialized Nutrition (SN). We create formulas that provide clinically substantiated health benefits to vulnerable consumers - infants, toddlers, elderly and patients.

By bringing together employees from different backgrounds, with complementary scientific and technological expertise, we have been able to build a creative, high-spirit powerhouse to spur our innovation. With over 600 employees, the Utrecht R&I centre delivers evidence-based specialised nutrition to infants, pregnant women, patients and the elderly. Find more about us: www.nutriciaresearch.com

About you

The successful candidate will contribute towards the strategy and the growth of the Adult category in Specialized Nutrition. Use science, consumer insight, and technology assets to launch transformational innovations and sustain market leadership. Champion cross-functional integration and external partnership to deliver category growth for Danone globally.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to navigate complex organizational landscapes.