Global Cheese R&D Team Manager - Innovation & Leadership

Novonesis; Hørsholm; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis in Denmark (Hørsholm) seeks a Team Manager for the Applied R&D Cheese, phages and dairy ingredients department. You will lead a team of scientists across cheese innovation, product development, and customer success, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.

The role emphasizes strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and strong customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience with enzymes, cultures, dairy applications, or related industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 8-10 experienced scientists in Applied R&D Cheese in Denmark.
• Be an active member of the Leader Team of Global Applied RD Cheese, phages and dairy ingredients.
• Advance our BioSolutions culture toolbox and enzyme portfolio to anticipate cheeses trends.
• Ensure delivery of annual objectives and strategic priorities for the team.
• Anticipate resource and capability needs to support projects and activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, business groups, regional marketing and other stakeholders.
• Drive timely execution of New Product Development projects and customer support.
• Coordinate incoming customer requests for cheese applications in Denmark and for innovation days.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science or related

Job description

Novonesis in Denmark (Hørsholm) seeks a Team Manager for the Applied R&D Cheese, phages and dairy ingredients department. You will lead a team of scientists across cheese innovation, product development, and customer success, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.

The role emphasizes strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and strong customer outcomes.