YOUR PROFILE Bachelor/Master degree, for example in Food Technology, Chemistry or an equivalent Relevant experience with international regulatory affairs, product specifications and compliance in the B2B and/or B2C food business Actual and in-depth knowledge about international food law, ingredients and formulations, product quality and auditing standards Proven leadership capabilities and excited to manage, facilitate and connect international teams spread over various locations Good understanding about the total food business chain, from raw materials to final consumer products; able to build close relationships with other functional disciplines like Marketing, R&D, QA, Purchasing and Operations Familiar with working and travelling in an international business setting; home base in The Netherlands or close to one of the European locations Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all internal and external levels Personal skills: strategic vision, pro-active, problem solving, well organised, collaborative, independent, takes decisions, results driven and pragmatic.
Participate in quality control & assurance activities. Monitor KPI data and personal performance. Follow Health & Safety guidelines and use PPE appropriately. Resource Management: Monitor lab equipment and stock levels.
Qualifications and Experience: Educated to higher level Proactive manager capable of assessing and costing new business opportunities Knowledge of marketing strategies Previous experience in senior management roles Demonstrable experience in business development People management and development Experience in fertility clinics - desirable but not essential Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities: Contract negotiation skills, capable of negotiating effectively with new business leads Able to interpret financial statements and improve business profitability Able to improve financial reporting systems and analysis Able to work with the senior management team to drive the business forward Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills Adept at using MS Office, especially Word and Excel Be able to properly manage teams and employees Able to delegate responsibilities Resourceful, inventive and self-confident Flexible and self-motivated Natural team player High level of resilience Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience) Location: TFP Simply Fertility - Chelmsford Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays (pro rata)
Confidently lead and motivate a diverse team Ability to assess current team dynamics and implement strategies to improve productivity and communication driving change where necessary Reinforce a positive working environment Ability to interpret policy, legislation, regulations and national codes of practice, advising on the implications of non-compliance, responding to and applying any necessary changes in area of work Ability to deliver training sessions/workshops within a brief to a sizeable, mixed interest groups or groups with diverse levels of understanding of the subject matter Personal Qualities: Positive professional mindset Self-motivated, ability to work as a member of a team or autonomously. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to members of the public other stakeholders and members of the multi-disciplinary team.