Global Director, Specialized Nutrition Analytics

UNAVAILABLE; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone is seeking a Senior leader for Analytical Excellence in Specialized Nutrition and First Diets. You will guide a multidisciplinary laboratory network, ensure data reliability, approve methods, and shape the category strategy in collaboration with global teams.

You will engage senior stakeholders, drive external partnerships, and oversee strategic projects across geographies, while traveling up to 25% of your time.

Qualifications

• Master/PhD in analytical science or equivalent.
• 15+ years lab experience, incl. 5+ years ISO 17025.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, GLP, QMS, auditing and strategy.
• Chemistry or microbiology analytical methods; SN experience preferred.
• Strong leadership; stakeholder management across levels.
• English fluent; French nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Be the single point of contact for Analytical Excellence for Specialized Nutrition and First Diets.
• Shape and drive the Analytical Excellence strategy for SN and First Diets.
• Drive the analytical performance programme for SN/FD categories; ensure data reliability.
• Define approved analytical methods for SN/FD categories (nutrients, contaminants, allergens, microbiology).
• Mobilize analytical expertise to support innovation and renovation; mitigate risks.
• Define external engagement plan for SN/FD categories; represent Danone in external forums.
• Lead strategic projects and transfer of services across geographies; engage lab network.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic thinking

Analytical methods

Auditing

Project management

Education

Master/PhD in analytical science

Job description

Danone is seeking a Senior leader for Analytical Excellence in Specialized Nutrition and First Diets. You will guide a multidisciplinary laboratory network, ensure data reliability, approve methods, and shape the category strategy in collaboration with global teams.

You will engage senior stakeholders, drive external partnerships, and oversee strategic projects across geographies, while traveling up to 25% of your time.