Global Microbiology Strategy Lead

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Industry competitive salary + bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Principal Scientist Microbiology Global to define and deploy the microbiology strategy across Mars Snacking. You will lead a global microbiology practice, build capability, provide governance, and act as the internal and external expert on microbiology for risk assessment and food safety incidents.

The role requires a PhD in Microbiology or Food Science with a microbiology focus and at least 3 years of relevant experience in the food/beverage industry, including low moisture

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology or Food Science with a microbiology focus.
• Minimum of 3 years practical microbiology experience within food or beverage industry.
• Experience in low moisture food preferred.
• Experience defining and deploying microbiology strategy.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with a global perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop the segment microbiology strategy and assist with deployment in each global business units and regions.
• Leadership and management of the microbiology global practice group.
• Develop global microbiology capability by coaching and mentoring microbiology experts.
• Responsible for the co-development and implementation of corporate microbiology standards.
• Provide global governance in segment microbiology strategy.
• Provide microbiology expertise and risk assessments supporting PRIMP for Serious and Critical incidents.
• Enable innovation pipeline by developing robust microbiological risk assessments and deployment strategies for new process technologies.
• Ensures appropriate connected internally via the MSAC Food Safety Pod and with key external microbiology experts and opinion formers in industry, academia, regulatory and NGOs.
• Identifies and addresses emerging external microbiology opportunities & threats.

Skills

3+ years microbiology experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Microbiology or Food Science (Microbiology focus)

Job description

Mars is seeking a Principal Scientist Microbiology Global to define and deploy the microbiology strategy across Mars Snacking. You will lead a global microbiology practice, build capability, provide governance, and act as the internal and external expert on microbiology for risk assessment and food safety incidents.

The role requires a PhD in Microbiology or Food Science with a microbiology focus and at least 3 years of relevant experience in the food/beverage industry, including low moisture