Ph3Overview /h3pbProduct Science Lead /bbr/Belgium, Kortrijk /ppIn 2016, our founders wanted to feed their dogs pet food they could feel good about—the kind of food that was as good for the planet as it was for their pets. We are part of the B Corp movement and continue to grow, with over 200 employees. /ppWhat type of breed are we looking for? We’re on a mission to create pet food that’s as smart as it is delicious. As our bProduct Science Lead /b, you’ll be the RD voice of the company. You’ll own the end-to-end product function, from setting our innovation and nutrition direction to shaping, developing, and launching the next generation of recipes. You’ll turn your expertise in pet nutrition and food science into high-quality, scalable products that pets (and their humans) love. This role is a cornerstone of our future: shaping our long-term product, quality, and nutrition ambition, building strong RD capabilities, and enabling our pack to bring ideas to life. /ppWhat is in your bowl? /ppA generous scoop of nutrition know-how, research, and product impact. Here’s what’s on your plate: /pulliShape our long-term RD vision for Edgard Cooper, setting our strategic direction for nutrition, quality and product innovation management, ensuring our pipeline is future-proof and aligned with business goals. /liliLead, develop and inspire a talented team of experts across Product, Quality Nutrition, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity, agility, and ownership, enabling your team to translate strategy into best-in-class execution. /liliOversee RD budgets for projects from concept through formulation, prototyping, scale-up, and on time spec launch. /liliApply scientific, consumer, and market insights to define products that are healthy, safe, scalable, and delightful for pets. /liliAct as the go-to technical authority for pet nutrition and food science, ensuring our portfolio meets nutrition, quality, safety, and innovation ambitions. /liliCollaborate with senior internal stakeholders and external partners to bring products to market successfully and at scale. /liliBuild RD capability by strengthening processes, governance, and decision-making frameworks that enable scalable innovation. /liliStay on top of pet food science, technologies, and regulatory developments to keep our portfolio cutting-edge. /li /ulpWhat skills and tricks should you bring? /pulliAdvanced degree in Pet Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related technical field. Master’s or PhD preferred. /liliMinimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in product development, quality nutrition - preferably within the pet food, food, or consumer goods industry. /liliStrategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with a strong grasp of the critical details. /liliPractical experience with formulation, prototyping, or food safety quality principles. /liliExperience with EU pet food regulations (FEDIAF). /liliDemonstrated expertise in pet food science, formulation, processing, animal feed, animal supplements and/or veterinary nutrition — gained through education or direct work experience. /liliConfident collaborator and communicator, able to work across teams and influence at different levels. /liliAt least 3 years of people leadership experience, including coaching and developing talent, with proven success in leading senior and expert-level team members. /liliFluent in English (written and spoken). /liliWillingness to travel up to 10%. /li /ulpBring your passion for science and pets and help us create products that make tails wag. /ph3Hiring Process /h3ulliAssessment from home (10 mins) /liliIntro call with the Talent Team (25 mins) /liliCompetency-based interview (45 mins) /liliCase study (60 mins) /liliFinal Chat (30 mins) /liliPotential Reference Check /li /ulh3Equal opportunities /h3pWe believe the strength of a Pack comes from its diversity. We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued and empowered. So no matter who you are, where you come from, what you believe in or what your dreams are, we welcome you and look forward to receiving your application. If your circumstances require any special arrangements at any stage of our interview process, please let us know. /ppAccessibility: Our HQ office and satellite sites are wheelchair accessible /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr