Product Design and Development Manager (m/f/d), Fulda

Danone is a global leader in the food industry, operating in three fast-growing categories: dairy and plant-based products, water, and specialised nutrition. True to our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, our ambition is to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and consumption habits. We are committed to making a positive and measurable impact on nutrition, society and the environment.

Tasks

• Collaborating closely with the entire R&I organization, regulatory bodies, marketing, and the manufacturing site to deliver the China Innovation pipeline and product registration.
• Serving as the technical lead during formulation design and development, with particular emphasis on the industrialization phases of new product development.
• Ensuring new recipes are validated at the manufacturing site following R&I procedures and aligned with Chinese regulations for registration and commercialization.
• Providing essential support for first-time-right registration and commercial activities.

Profile

• Experience as a food developer or in R&I, ideally with infant formula, Medical Nutrition, dairy processing, and spray drying
• Master's degree in Food Technology or equivalent experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills for effective communication across business functions and levels
• Fluency in German; professional English required; Chinese is desirable