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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In 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 Global Health Category Commercial Lead (Mental Health)

Welcome to Mental Health Global Portfolio Team

Anchored in the Global Portfolio Team (Human Health Biosolutions) and part of the Mental Health and Emerging Health Areas Category, the Mental Health Global Portfolio Team defines the long-term Health Category strategy & portfolio as well as innovation choices within that health area.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Being the Mental Health Category expert, from a commercial perspective, mastering the key drivers for growth and tracking competitive activity in the health area.

• Driving a strong product innovation pipeline.

• Launching commercial strategies and Health Category execution, with relevant internal stakeholders and in strong connection with the Commercial Execution teams, global/regional sales and marketing.

• Defining the positioning and guardrails for the different segments, product & brands in the pipeline and in market (including consumer insights, health benefits, claims and price guardrails).

• Creating the overall launch preparation for new products, ensuring the preparation of all assets needed.

• Working to continuously strengthen existing portfolio; supporting the Health Category Head in defining and driving the Health Category long-term strategic choices and deployment within businesses.

Potentially relevant experience:

• 8-10 years experience

• Good understanding of the Mental Health Area (Mental Wellness, Mental Performance/Cognition) and/or Food Supplements is required. Previous experiences in the Gut Microbiota space highly appreciated.

• Demonstrated track record in commercial/business development of successful products, with regional/global focus (BtoB, Consumer Health).

• Familiarity with commercial activities along value chain, ability to monitor competitive environment and synthesize commercial intelligence for the Category Health area.

• Confirmed effectiveness in project execution with a passion for delivering impact for consumers and customers.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive. Strong sense of ownership. Proven ability to think strategically.

• Capacity to embrace agile ways of working in close collaboration with the Health Category Science Lead and Portfolio Lead, as well as with Marketing and Sales globally.

• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to articulate and communicate scientific complex portfolio in a changing environment.

Application deadline: 10 September, 2024

Contact details: Geraldine Blanc, Head of Mental Health and Emerging Areas, [email protected]

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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