Global Associate Director – Dairy Enzymes

IFF

Global Associate Director managing Dairy Enzymes Portfolio in Food Biosciences. Leading innovation, P&L management, and customer engagement across global teams.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLyngby • 🇩🇰 DenmarkSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the global dairy enzymes portfolio, including SKU optimization, lifecycle management, and strategic positioning.
Develop and manage the innovation pipeline in collaboration with R&D, Applications, and Commercial teams.
Drive profitability and growth through pricing strategies, cost management, and value creation.
Lead cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches, including go-to-market planning, training, and post-launch evaluation.
Support key customer interactions, co-development initiatives, and technical troubleshooting.
Contribute to long-term strategy for dairy enzymes, identifying market trends, competitive insights, and growth opportunities.
Work closely with Regulatory, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to ensure alignment and execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in product management, preferably in enzymes or dairy applications.
Proven track record in managing P&L and innovation portfolios.
Strong understanding of dairy processing technologies and enzyme functionalities (e.g., lactases, proteases, coagulants).
Experience in global customer engagement and market launches.
Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
Willingness to travel internationally (~30%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home office opportunity
Professional onboarding process
Multinational and supporting environment
Training opportunities
Learning and development programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Enzyme FunctionalitiesLactasesProteasesCoagulantsMarket Launch StrategiesSKU OptimizationLifecycle ManagementAnalytical SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical Skills