Chief Scientific Officer

2 months ago

Chicago, United States Mérieux NutriSciences Full time

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
 
 If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,  join us 

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Chief Scientific Officer in 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 USA. Your mission will be to:

Mérieux NutriSciences created a global Analytical Testing Services Hub to help local businesses drive sustainable and profitable growth on our microbiology, chemistry and molecular biology laboratories food laboratory testing activities, leveraging our entire network of technical know-how and anticipating the new trends and risks of the market.

Our strong expertise in Food testing is recognized by our customers thanks to the high level of quality on analytical results and the technical & scientific leadership that assures added value in the service delivery.

Mérieux NutriSciences strategy aims at strengthening innovation drive and coordination but also exploration of the customers needs with Marketing and GKA teams to proactively answer emerging challenges.

Reporting directly to the Executive Committee, and managing a team of Global Senior Technical Directors and indirectly technical regional directors who work in close collaboration with wide network of local technical experts, the Chief Scientific Officer runs the Analytical Hub and ensures the company is on the forefront of knowledge in science and technology:

Lead strategic technology and scientific market surveillance identifying new technical opportunities to invest on that answer the customers strategy and future challenges

Build “trends & risks” recommendations for the Executive Committee and contribute to strategic and tactical innovative decisions making process for the company

Implement and lead the most impactful analytical services development projects finding the appropriate internal resources (experts and budget) and maintaining a constant connection with our customers to test innovative solutions 

Provide technical support to local laboratories and business units, as well as to the GKA team to identify underlying needs and/or challenges of key customers

Develop external partnerships with academia, and regulatory bodies

Participate in the assessment of potential acquisitions that could bring new technical solutions

Ensure that the technical, human and budgetary resources of the company are allocated by executive committee 

Liaise with bioMérieux microbiology scientific committees and contacts, enabling the two organizations to develop new mutual innovative solutions

Identify and develop strategy for novel & emerging testing methods, sampling approaches and software systems with an eye towards market expansion and profitability

Collaborate with IT to evolve internal systems to accommodate traceability and sampling needs

Cultivate Merieux NutriSciences to be the commercial lab of choice for investigation and rapid response for produce food safety events

Represent Merieux NutriSciences in thought-leadership roles within industry trade and technical groups for produce food safety & quality

Support Operations leadership to establish & implement new market opportunities with modular, regional or specialty laboratories

Identify strategic opportunities to provide new or additional value for industry and Merieux NutriSciences

YOUR PROFILE

Bachelor's degree in sciences, M.S. in microbiology/food science, ideally with a laboratory services background, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience

Related experience & competency within the food processing, CPG and produce markets

Experience with FSMA, GFSI and USDA & FDA regulations. Competency to communicate food safety & regulatory issues to aid customers and focus efforts to maximize opportunities across Merieux NutriSciences globally

YOUR PROFILE

You’re a leader with a solid track record in the Food industry in a Quality or Technical/Scientific position and an absolute passion for innovation built on a strong network . You’re a visionary

A thorough knowledge of food science (ideally in Food Chemistry and/or Microbiology) will be instrumental to help the company to take the best scientific, technical and financial orientations and proactively answer the market trends.

You are recognized for your business acumen as you quickly identify and evaluate strategic development opportunities and potential business applications. You’re an entrepreneur

Your leadership skills and natural drive will be critical to convince and influence multicultural teams to ensure that everyone at all levels of a decentralized organization works together to achieve common goals. You are an orchestra conductor

WHY JOIN US?

  • Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
  • Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
  • Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
  • Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
  • Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey? 

To apply please click on 'Apply now' button

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