Global Microbiology Strategy Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Principal Scientist Microbiology Global to define and deploy the microbiology strategy across global business units and regions. You will build capability, govern standards, and provide expert microbiology input to R&D, Supply, Corporate Affairs and Commercial teams at the global level.

You will lead the global microbiology practice, mentor experts, conduct risk assessments for PRIMP incidents, and ensure effective external and internal networking with regulators,

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology or Food Science with a microbiology focus.
• Minimum of 3 years practical microbiology experience in food/beverage.
• Experience defining and deploying a microbiology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop the segment microbiology strategy and deploy across regions.
• Lead and manage the global microbiology practice group.
• Develop global microbiology capability by coaching microbiology experts.
• Co-create and implement corporate microbiology standards.
• Provide global governance in segment microbiology strategy.
• Provide microbiology risk assessments supporting PRIMP for incidents.
• Advance innovation with robust risk assessments for new processes.
• Coordinate with internal MSAC Pod and external experts

Skills

Microbiology strategy

Global governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

PhD in Microbiology or Food Science (Microbiology concentration)

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Principal Scientist Microbiology Global to define and deploy the microbiology strategy across global business units and regions. You will build capability, govern standards, and provide expert microbiology input to R&D, Supply, Corporate Affairs and Commercial teams at the global level.

You will lead the global microbiology practice, mentor experts, conduct risk assessments for PRIMP incidents, and ensure effective external and internal networking with regulators,