Senior Industry Coordinator

Novonesis; Franklinton (LA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Wellness Time

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Senior Industry Coordinator to enable commercial and technical teams across Baking, Beverage, and New Foods & Protein. This role coordinates meetings, events, and engagements, acting as a trusted partner to sales and leadership while shaping agendas and ensuring high‑quality execution.

You will support complex scheduling, anticipate needs, and maintain standards across time zones. Hybrid office‑based work and travel up to 15% are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project or Program Management, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in senior coordination, operations, program support, or executive support roles.
• Experience supporting complex, cross-functional commercial and/or technical teams.
• Strong executive presence and comfort working with senior leaders and external partners.
• Ability to manage complex scheduling across time zones and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of high‑impact internal meetings, offsites, customer engagements, and industry events.
• Shape agendas, formats, and meeting flow to improve clarity, decision‑making, and engagement.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs related to visits, leadership travel, business reviews, and planning cycles.
• Act as a connector across Sales, Technical Service, Marketing, R&D, and Leadership to align people, information, and materials.
• Drive consistent standards for meeting prep, follow‑through, and continuous improvement.
• Provide trusted, high‑judgment administrative and operational support to senior commercial and technical leaders.

Skills

Executive presence

Anticipation of needs

Complex scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Event coordination

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration/Operations/PM/Communications/Leadership

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?Join us as our new Senior Industry Coordinator!At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology can help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. As part of our Food & Beverage BioSolutions business in North America, the Senior Industry Coordinator plays a critical role enabling our commercial and technical teams to deliver impact for customers across Baking, Beverage, and New Foods & Protein (with occasional Dairy support).This is a high‑impact, proactive coordination role designed for an experienced professional who thrives in complex commercial and technical environments. Rather than reacting to requests, you will anticipate needs, shape outcomes, and raise standards for how meetings, events, and engagements — internal and external — are planned and executed.You will act as a trusted operational partner to sales, technical, and leadership teams, helping ensure alignment, consistency, and high‑quality execution while reducing administrative and cognitive load for key stakeholders.Key areas of impact include:Leading the planning and execution of high‑impact internal meetings, offsites, customer engagements, and industry eventsShaping agendas, formats, and meeting flow to improve clarity, decision‑making, and engagementAnticipating stakeholder needs related to customer visits, leadership travel, business reviews, and planning cyclesActing as a connector across Sales, Technical Service, Marketing, R&D, and Leadership to ensure the right people, information, and materials are alignedDriving consistent standards for meeting preparation, follow‑through, and continuous improvementProviding trusted, high‑judgment administrative and operational support to senior commercial and technical leadersWhat You’ll Need to Be SuccessfulAssociate degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project or Program Management, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or a related disciplineBachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred10+ years of experience in senior coordination, operations, program support, or executive support rolesProven ability to operate with high autonomy, sound judgment, and strong anticipation of needsExperience supporting complex, cross‑functional commercial and/or technical teamsStrong executive presence and comfort working with senior leaders and external partnersAbility to manage complex scheduling, prioritization, and coordination across time zones and functionsWillingness to travel up to 15% as needed for event coordinationAdditional Skills and Interests We ValueExperience in food, beverage, ingredients, or industrial B2B environmentsProven track record of independently running complex meetings or multi‑day eventsExperience acting as a trusted partner and thought partner — not just an order takerSystems thinking with the ability to identify dependencies and downstream impactsExecutive‑level communication, discretion, and professionalismConfidence to make decisions within defined guardrailsService‑oriented mindset with strong ownership and accountabilityWhat We OfferThe opportunity to work closely with senior commercial and technical leadersA role with real influence on how work gets done and how teams operateA collaborative, inclusive culture grounded in trust, respect, and accountabilityOpportunities for professional growth and development within a global organizationThe chance to contribute to solutions that enable better lives through biologyWays of WorkingPrimarily office‑based or hybrid work, depending on location and team needsRegular interaction with senior leaders and external partnersOccasional travel (up to 15%) to support events, meetings, and customer engagementsCompensation & BenefitsExpected salary range: $84,761-$116,546Benefits you will enjoy:401(k) with up to a 9% company contributionMinimum of 3 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and 2 weeks of Wellness TimeHealth, Dental, Vision, and Life insuranceHealthcare Savings Account (HSA) optionEmployee Assistance ProgramParental leaveTuition reimbursementAll benefits begin on your first dayRelevant InformationApplication deadline: September 8, 2026Our purpose guides the wayIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.Opportunities for everyoneWe are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.Explore other openingsIf this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career