Manager Biotech Heights Business Stream New Food

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to  make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

 

Job Summary

Biotech Heights is a pioneering initiative established in 2023 through a strategic collaboration between Tetra Pak and Lund University, that aims to address the urgent challenges of building sustainable food systems through advancing bioprocessing technology. Biotech Heights will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research and innovation, bringing together academia, industry, and the public sectors to unlock the potential of biotechnology for food production.

 

Biotech Heights will be operated through an operational team led by a Managing Director. Tetra Pak is hosting the Manager Biotech Heights who will serve as deputy to the Managing Director. This role aligns Tetra Pak’s expertise in scalable food processing and packaging with Biotech Heights’ mission. 

 

We are now looking for a Manager Biotech Heights who will work closely with the Managing Director to drive strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement of this innovation hub to accelerate innovation and collaboration.

 

The position is permanent and base in Lund. Some travelling will be required.

What you will do

As the Manager Biotech Heights, you will support and drive strategic and operational activities alongside the Managing Director. Your focus will be fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence to advance Biotech Heights’ mission of developing sustainable bioprocess solutions and transforming food systems.

In this role, you will:

• Implement strategic plans, ensuring alignment with Biotech Heights’ objectives and vision.
• Drive the operational execution of key initiatives and facilitate knowledge sharing among academia, industry, and public institutions.
• Contribute to securing funding for research and innovation projects, collaborating with partners to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Represent Biotech Heights in external engagements, promoting its mission and strengthening relationships with stakeholders globally.
• Support the organisation of workshops, seminars, and events to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional networking.
• Provide oversight for day-to-day operations, ensuring effective implementation of board decisions and reporting progress regularly.
• Identify and address challenges in scaling infrastructure, resource efficiency, and consumer product development in biotechnology.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the Managing Director in overseeing the daily activities of the Operational Team, ensuring an effective organisational structure is maintained.
• Prepare and assist in submitting annual Operational Activity and Financial Plans to the Board of Biotech Heights by December 1st.
• Contribute to annual strategic reviews, identifying areas for improvement and proposing updates to the Program Plan for Biotech Heights. 
• Manage financial resources alongside the Managing Director, including budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Play a key role in approving new memberships and managing decisions related to memberships.
• Represent Biotech Heights in external engagements, promoting its vision and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
• Assist in implementing board decisions, ensuring timely execution and providing regular updates on progress.

We believe you have

• Master’s degree or higher in food technology, biotechnology, process engineering, business administration, or related fields.
• 8-10 years Proven leadership experience in food processing, sustainability, or related industries.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary stakeholder landscapes, teams and complex projects.
• Proven track record of collaboration between academia and industry – reflecting different types of research projects, agreements and innovation IPR management.
• Expertise in developing and executing strategic plans an