Senior Manager Europe Nutrition

**Job Description**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager Nutrition Science Europe to join our Research &D). Reporting to the Director Global Nutrition, this strategic role will be responsible for defining and driving the European nutrition agenda across all product categories. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in translating nutrition science into actionable business strategies while leading a direct report.

**Senior Manager Nutrition Science at a glance ...**

**Strategic planning**: Define and execute consumer-centric European nutrition strategy across categories, ensuring alignment with company priorities.

**Cross-functional collaboration:** Partner with Global and Zone teams—including R&D, Growth, Regulatory, Legal, and Communications—to integrate nutrition into the business.

**Subject matter expertise**

**Scientific Translation**: Synthesize complex nutritional science into actionable insights for product innovation and reformulation projects. Knowledge Transfer: Communicate technical data through clear, compelling messages for non-technical audiences and cross-functional stakeholders. Internal Education: Design and deliver regular training programs to guide internal business partners on nutritional standards and trends. Qualifications:

**External representation:** Identify and build relationships with key external stakeholders and represent the company within industry organizations.

**Science and policy monitoring:** Monitor nutrition-related policy developments and emerging science to advise senior leadership on potential risks and to identify commercial opportunities.

**Global integration:** Leverage nutrition best practices from other zones by collaborating with the broader global nutrition community.

**Qualifications**

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**Education:** Minimum master’s degree in nutrition; PhD and Registered Dietitian qualification preferred.

**Experience:** 15+ years of experience in the FMCG industry, managing a diversified product portfolio. Excellent analytical and time management skills.

**Strategic expertise:** Ability to leverage nutrition subject matter expertise to meet business priorities. Track record of building successful partnerships with cross-functional teams and external bodies.

**Stakeholder management - Collaboration:** Skills in influencing internal stakeholders and managing expectations through proactive communication.

**Regulatory/policy fluency:** Understanding European food policy and the evolving legislative landscape.

**Communication:** Strong proficiency in English with the ability to translate technical data for non-technical audiences.

**Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.**