Industrial Biotech Solutions Specialist

Novozymes SA; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking an Industry Technology Specialist to support customers across the Middle East and Africa. You will act as the technical expert, driving product implementation, trials, and data-driven optimization while collaborating with commercial, regulatory and R&D teams.

The role requires regional travel and strong communication skills. You will contribute to growth through innovative biosolutions, training programs, and project leadership across grain processing, distilling and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, bioprocess engineering or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience within grain processing, distilling ethanol production, fermentation, biofuel production or related industries.
• Strong technical understanding of fermentation processes, distillery operations, enzymatic applications, milling technologies or bioenergy production.
• Demonstrated experience leading field trials, analyzing technical data and translating findings into customer-focused solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a regional environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and commercial audiences.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Middle East and Africa region.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to customers in grain processing, distilling ethanol and bioenergy operations.
• Lead technical implementation and onboarding activities for new product launches across the region.
• Plan and execute customer trials, generate technical data and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Drive innovation projects focused on process optimization, operational efficiency and value creation.
• Deliver technical training programs and workshops for customers, distributors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends, customer needs and technological developments to support business strategy and innovation priorities.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, regulatory and R&D teams to align technical activities with regional growth objectives.

Skills

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Bioprocess Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology

Masters or PhD (Advanced degree)

Job description

Novonesis is seeking an Industry Technology Specialist to support customers across the Middle East and Africa. You will act as the technical expert, driving product implementation, trials, and data-driven optimization while collaborating with commercial, regulatory and R&D teams.

The role requires regional travel and strong communication skills. You will contribute to growth through innovative biosolutions, training programs, and project leadership across grain processing, distilling and