Senior Manager, R&D Enzymes, Strain Engineering
dsm-firmenich
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Delft • 🇳🇱 Netherlands
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Senior
About the role
- Lead and develop a team of specialists in enzyme strain engineering, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Oversee resource planning and project alignment to ensure timely and effective delivery of R&D objectives.
- Act as technical lead for enzyme screening and strain development within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Translate business needs into actionable R&D strategies and workplans for enzyme strain development.
- Interpret, analyse, and communicate experimental results to stakeholders.
- Champion quality, safety, and well-being within your team.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent experience in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Microbiology.
- Expertise in enzyme expression and/or strain engineering (filamentous fungal, bacterial, or yeast).
- Over 5 years’ experience in life sciences, R&D, or innovation environments.
- Proven project and/or people management skills.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complexity.
- A collaborative, communicative approach and fluency in English.
Benefits
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty, with opportunities to make a real impact.
- The chance to work on science-led projects that shape a more sustainable future.
- A collaborative, uplifting culture where every voice matters.
- Growth and leadership development in a global, innovative environment.
- A community that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.
- Competitive rewards and benefits, including flexible options to support your well-being.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
enzyme strain engineeringenzyme expressionstrain engineeringfilamentous fungalbacterialyeastR&Dproject managementdata analysisexperimental results communication
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingproject managementcollaborative approachcommunicationteam managementproblem-solvingresource planningstakeholder engagementhigh-performing environment
Certifications
PhD in Molecular BiologyPhD in BiotechnologyPhD in Microbiology