Are you ready for a new beginning?We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.Our purpose points the wayIn 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 Science and Technology Lead in Mental Health. As a Science and Technology Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the category portfolio strategy within the Mental Health category, translating scientific insights into impactful solutions that support our product portfolio, innovation, and market relevance. Welcome to Human Health Biosolutions You will join Human Health Biosolutions, specifically within the Mental and Emerging Health Global Portfolio and Innovation Team. Anchored in this team, you will collaborate with the Commercial and Portfolio Leads, contributing to a collaborative and stimulating environment focused on developing and managing game-changing science-based solutions in. In the mental health category, across different market segments (BtoB, BtoC, Bto HCP) and establishing Novonesis leadership in the psychobiotics space.The Science Lead reports to the Head of Category and, alongside the Commercial Lead and Portfolio Lead, is accountable for the global strategy of the health categories, ensuring a sustainable portfolio that includes investment in existing products and the innovation pipeline and will be embedded in a rich scientific community to inspire innovation and collaboration.In this role you’ll make an impact by:Monitor competitors through competitive analysis of claims and technologiesIdentify our differentiators and opportunity spaces for our portfolio from the science and technology platform perspectiveShape the health category scientific agenda in collaboration with stakeholders from Human Health Biosolutions and R&DProvide guidance for scientific communication and the KOL strategy to translate innovation into successful productsEngage with the science community across Novonesis, representing the category in various forumsEnsure claims and regulatory compliance for NPDs and portfolio strategyPotentially relevant experience:A scientific PhD in a relevant health science field associated with Neuroscience, Microbiome Science, Nutritional Biochemistry or related discipline.An entrepreneurial mindset with an understanding of commercial/go-to-market strategyA track record of demonstrated expertise in driving and rolling out innovation in global multi-market environmentsProven ability to think strategically and communicate effectively3+ years of experience in similar or comparable positions focused on mental health or the Gut-Brain axis.Expertise in health claims substantiation and a strategic understanding of product positioningProficiency in managing scientific communication and IP for BtoB and consumer health productsTravel up to 30% of the time - depending on location.Location: Lyngby or Hoersholm (Denmark), Germany, Aesch or Basel (Switzerland), Cork (Ireland)Application deadline: 13/04/2025Contact details: Geraldine Blanc, Head of Mental Health - gbl@novozymes.com or Chelsea Tatum Swart, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - cswa@novozymes.comCould 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 committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.Want to learn more?Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.comNot the right fit for you?Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.