Microbiology Home Care R&D Manager
Core
Lead the global Home Care preservation programme to ensure products are microbiologically safe by design, evaluating new technologies and driving operational efficiencies.
Role type
Senior IC microbiology manager (home care preservation)
Builds
Microbiologically safe home care products and preservation programmes
Domain
Consumer goods / Home Care / Industrial Microbiology
Required skills
Applied microbiology expertise, strategic programme leadership, formulation/preservation knowledge, people leadership, scientific writing, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, change management, digital tool implementation, multidisciplinary team collaboration
Technologies
Digital tools for data capture and modelling
Responsibilities
Define and lead strategic microbiology work programmes, evaluate new preservation technologies, provide expert troubleshooting and advice, line manage scientists and mentor regional microbiologists, collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Patents functions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management