Gut Health Research Manager, Innovation & Impact

Puratos; Groot-Bijgaarden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Dental insurance

Hospitalization insurance

Company car

Bonus

Training days

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Ownership of work

Job summary

Puratos is seeking a Research Manager Gut Health to lead applied research translating gut-health science into bakery technology and product concepts. You will guide study strategies and collaborate with universities, hospitals and partners to deliver market-ready solutions.

You will bring deep expertise in gut microbiome and prebiotics/probiotics, plus strong business sense and cross-functional influence. Expect a dynamic role with travel and external engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in food science, bioscience engineering, nutrition, microbiology, biotechnology or related field.
• Approximately 7–10 years in research/innovation with gut health experience and ability to organize scientific or clinical studies.
• Strong knowledge of gut microbiome; experience with prebiotics, probiotics and/or postbiotics; food applications and bakery science is a plus.
• Research-to-business mindset: translate evidence into clear messages for stakeholders.
• Proven collaboration and influence across functions, countries and external partners.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and communication for scientific and non‑scientific audiences.
• Willingness to travel ~25% for collaboration, conferences and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Act as scientific expert for gut health, covering microbiome science, nutritional value, claims, and regulatory considerations for bakery applications.
• Define research questions, endpoints, end-to-end study pathways; coordinate studies with universities, hospitals and partners.
• Translate discoveries and capabilities into technologies, formulations and product concepts (prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics).
• Lead transversal projects with Fermentation, THT, Health & Well-Being, Regulatory and Business Units; align priorities and milestones.
• Define applications and credible consumer messages with countries and customers; assess industrial feasibility.
• Share knowledge internally and externally; represent Puratos at conferences and industry events.
• Protect know-how via patents where relevant; plan resources and drive execution from concept to market.

Skills

Gut microbiome

Prebiotics & Probiotics

Clinical study design

Scientific leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

International travel

Education

Master’s or PhD in life sciences

Job description

Puratos is seeking a Research Manager Gut Health to lead applied research translating gut-health science into bakery technology and product concepts. You will guide study strategies and collaborate with universities, hospitals and partners to deliver market-ready solutions.

You will bring deep expertise in gut microbiome and prebiotics/probiotics, plus strong business sense and cross-functional influence. Expect a dynamic role with travel and external engagement.