Strategic Innovation Director Nutrition

<p><span><span><span>At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Corbion has a continuously developing portfolio of innovative, sustainable nutritional ingredients. </span></span></span><span><span><span>Our products enjoy above-average market growth, supported by an exciting innovation pipeline. </span></span></span><span><span><span>We serve diverse industries, including food, animal nutrition, nutraceuticals.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Role Overview:</b> As the Innovation Director Nutrition &amp; Pharma, you will design and drive the vision and strategy for our Nutrition innovation platform in alignment with Corbion's overall Innovation Center (IC) strategy. You will ensure a healthy, balanced and robust innovation pipeline, collaborating with key stakeholders across business, marketing, finance and operations. This role involves managing resources in a matrix structure. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li><span><span><span><b>Platform Strategy Development:</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Design and implement the  Nutrition Innovation  strategy in collaboration with business, marketing, and other stakeholders, and drive its execution.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Ensure alignment and harmony among various innovation platforms.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span><span><b>Execution of Innovation Roadmap:</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Translate the Innovation Center strategy into a detailed platform roadmap.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Execute plans on time, within budget, and to agreed-upon quality levels with key stakeholders.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span><span><b>Resource Management:</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Manage the support provided by the IC department, ensure proper allocation of internal and external resources.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Drive the direction and Maintain a balanced portfolio within the platform and across the broader Innovation pipeline.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span><span><b>Inclusive Work Environment:</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Foster an inclusive and engaging work environment for the team.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span><span><b>Pipeline Health and Success:</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Ensure the health, continuity and evolution of the platform pipeline according to assigned KPIs.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Maximize profitability of existing solutions and launch new ones while leveraging synergies across platforms.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span><span><b>Relationship Building and Reporting:</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Build trusted relationships internally and externally; and report portfolio progress against budget, resources, deliverables, and timelines.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Lead discussions to resolve issues, bottlenecks, and make decisions.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span><span><b>Project Opportunity Translation:</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Translate new solutions and improvements into project opportunities aligned with Corbion's market presence and segments.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span><span><b>Budget Planning:</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Plan the platform’s overall budget to deliver growth and business success, aligning with the Platform Strategy, Roadmap, and KPIs.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>About You</b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Our ideal candidate is a knowledgeable and business-savvy professional with strong interaction and influence capabilities across departments and business units. You are accountable for portfolio delivery within budget and strategic scope and can lead effectively in a matrix organization.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Qualifications</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>MSc in Animal and/or Human nutrition or a related field; preferably combined with an MBA.<br/> 15+ years of experience in business-driven innovation, including 5+ years in strategic roles.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Proven ability to translate market and business insights into profitable business opportunities.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Strong partnership skills with marketing, business, and other stakeholders.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Excellent analytical and decision-mak