Chief Scientific Officer

22 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Merieux NutriSciences Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Chief Scientific Officer to lead our Global Analytical Testing Services Hub. As a key member of our Executive Committee, you will be responsible for driving innovation and strategic growth in our analytical services, leveraging our network of technical expertise and anticipating market trends.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead strategic technology and scientific market surveillance to identify new technical opportunities that align with our customers' strategy and future challenges.
  • Build recommendations for the Executive Committee on emerging trends and risks, and contribute to strategic and tactical decision-making processes.
  • Implement and lead impactful analytical services development projects, securing internal resources and maintaining close connections with 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 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 technical, human, and budgetary resources are allocated effectively by the Executive Committee.
  • Liaise with bioMrieux microbiology scientific committees and contacts to develop new mutual innovative solutions.
  • Identify and develop strategies for novel and emerging testing methods, sampling approaches, and software systems, with a focus on market expansion and profitability.
  • Cultivate Merieux NutriSciences as 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 and quality.
  • Support Operations leadership to establish and implement new market opportunities with modular, regional, or specialty laboratories.
  • Identify strategic opportunities to provide new or additional value for industry and Merieux NutriSciences.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in sciences, M.S. in microbiology/food science, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience.
  • Related experience and competency within the food processing, CPG, and produce markets.
  • Experience with FSMA, GFSI, and USDA & FDA regulations, with competency to communicate food safety and regulatory issues to aid customers and focus efforts to maximize opportunities across Merieux NutriSciences globally.
What We Offer
  • A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with a strong focus on innovation and growth.
  • A global network of technical expertise and a commitment to excellence in analytical services.
  • A competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment with a strong sense of purpose and community.


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