Director Molecular Biology (m/f/d)

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AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application of food, animal feed and industrial enzymes. With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes more sustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. Our manufacturing site is located in Finland (north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our strong growth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused culture to bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference. For more information visit our website www.abenzymes.com.

The Role

As Director Molecular Biology, you will be part of an exciting international R&D and business environment, working with cutting edge technologies and a broad portfolio of diverse projects.

You will:

• Lead the Molecular Biology teams (> 30 FTE) located in Finland and Germany within our global R&D organization
• Build the Molecular Biology organization and capabilities to further develop our Trichoderma, Bacillus, and Aspergillus protein production platforms
• Manage the R&D activities of your team while actively interfacing with other disciplines within R&D and beyond (e.g. business, portfolio management, applications development, and manufacturing)
• Represent all Molecular Biology R&D activities both internally and externally
• Be a key contributor to the R&D and Technology Strategy development as part of the company’s global Development Leadership Team
• Implement the company and R&D & Product/Development strategy into the Molecular Biology function
• The role is based in Darmstadt, Germany and reports to the Global R&D Director

About You

As an ideal candidate, you have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience, having managed R&D teams across multiple geographical locations, including managing managers
• Passion for creating results through and with people and making teams succeed
• Strong communication and organization skills in being able to lead and collaborate across disciplines as well as external partners and academic collaborators
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and with an ability to build effective working relationships within the functional area as well as beyond
• Pro-active problem solver and innovator; determined to reach agreed goals through mobilizing his/her teams and creating the environment and conditions in which they can be successful
• University degree in molecular biology or related field, with profound knowledge in gene technology and protein expression in microbial production platforms
• Years of subsequent industrial R&D experience, preferably in the enzyme industry
• Demonstrated success in working in product development organizations and track record of successful R&D
• fluent in English; German or Finnish are a plus

Why Us

An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology

• An international working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
• A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry
• A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
• A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
• You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
• Future career opportunities through our ABF network
• The possibility to mobile working

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Project Management

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