Technical Business Development Manager(m/w/x)

# Technical Business Development Manager (f/m/d) Requisition ID: 7140 Location: Köln, NW, DE, 50679 Business Unit / Group Function: Material Protection Products Work Arrangement: Partially Remote Level of Experience: Intermediate **Contract Type:** Regular ## Job Highlights * You draw on your technical as well as industry-specific knowledge to identify market needs and opportunities for the natural antimicrobials sector in the food industry as well as related sectors such as dietary supplements or pet food. * You develop, test and validate new active ingredient combinations, formulations and application processes based on your technical understanding and know-how and identify relevant technical solutions * You identify and acquire new project partners. You will plan and guide the technical validation process in collaboration with CROs, industry partners and internal laboratories * You pursue strategies for long-term cooperation and networking with partners and stakeholders in the relevant market segments * You support the development of business cases * You coordinate closely with the marketing, application technology and regulatory affairs ## Requirements * Master's degree in food technology, chemistry, microbiology or comparable with several years of professional experience in the corresponding field * Several years of professional experience in the food industry, preferably in food preservation technologies and microbiology * Good network and knowledge of the food industry * Fluent in written and spoken English and German * Independent and structured way of working as well as experience in interdisciplinary teams * Ability to develop and position new products and applications for natural antimicrobial preservation of food and related products * Willingness to travel to support customer projects globally **What we offer you** * **Compensation:** We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. * **Comprehensive Benefits:** We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care. * **Work-Life & Flexibility:** We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. * **Training & Development:** We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning. * **Diversity:** For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential. **Job Segment:** Chemical Research, Information Technology, IT Manager, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Technology, Legal