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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
Join us as our new Head of Commercial Development, Early life and specialized nutrition, Human Health Biosolutions.
We have an ambitious growth agenda in early life and specialized nutrition and need an experienced manager position to head the Commercial Development team.
Welcome to the Early life and specialized nutrition (ELSN) business in Novonesis.
The Commercial Development team powers growth in Early life and specialized nutrition by activating our full HMO, probiotic and precision protein portfolio through insight-led market communication, compelling scientific and commercial narratives, and expert external engagement and advocacy.
The team enable the sales regions to drive customer engagement and unlocking growth through our product portfolio. The team consists of four people beside the Head of Commercial Development – two commercial business developers and two scientific advisors.
The team supports Novonesis’ purpose by bettering our world with biology in early life nutrition and specialized nutrition. We continue to expand our portfolio of solutions that enable our customers to differentiate in the market.
In this role you’ll make an impact by:
Owning the commercial activation and market execution for the ELN/SN segments across commercialized HMO, probiotics and precision protein ingredients
Developing and executing the commercial and scientific narrative, positioning and global marketing plays for existing product portfolio across segments
Building and deepening market intelligence and consumer insights across key categories
Driving Customer engagement: Represent the category externally by delivering expert presentations at trade shows, webinars, and key customer meetings, supporting sales engagement and category credibility.
Transforming innovations developed by the Portfolio Innovation team into clear, market-ready value propositions, communication tools, and customer-facing materials
Driving KOL strategy and supporting the team in co-developing scientific papers.
Securing continuous feedback flow between customers, Regional Sales & Marketing teams, Science & Innovation and Operations to inform ongoing portfolio improvements and future innovation.
Accountable for content and execution (in collaboration with the Global Marketing team) to create and execute marketing communication content including trade shows/conferences, marketing materials, social media and webinars.
To succeed you must hold:
Higher education at Master’s level in Business alternatively relevant scientific background (nutrition and health) with commercial experience.
+5-7 years of industry experience from a global infant formula manufacturer in marketing, commercial development or commercial R&D positions, or commercial role in an ingredient supplier.
Strategic mindset.
Experienced people manager.
Can-do attitude.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in matrix organizations.
Ability to travel approximately 15-20 days per year.
Location: Hørsholm, Denmark, or one of our international offices.
Application deadline: 22nd of February
We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.
Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com
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