Development Specialist (all genders)

Join the Friso ROW & Specialties team in Specialised Nutrition to develop next-generation products for infants and toddlers. Within FrieslandCampina Innovation, we create and improve products and processes for healthy infants and those with special medical needs across Rest of World (ROW) (MX, GR, MY & VN), Greater China and CBEC markets. As a Product Developer, you will contribute to innovation, compliance and optimization projects in multidisciplinary teams for the global Friso brand.

Your main accountabilities will be as follows: Develop innovative products, processes/packages/applications and manage full implementation as R&D team member or R&D lead; Use your creativity and hands-on mentality to improve projects and products; Plan and organize pilot and production scale trials in close collaboration with pilot plant and Supply Chain and analyse, interpret, and report results to key stakeholders; Manage internal relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders across the organisation, e.g. marketing, digital, regulatory, supply chain, QA, development, compliance team, and raw material specification team.

Master's degree or PhD in Food Technology or Chemistry with at least 2 years’ hands-on experience. Relevant experience with product development (>3 years), preferably in infant or medical nutrition. Demonstratable understanding and experience with recipe design and knowledge of product-process interactions in powdered products production. Analytical mindset with demonstratable understanding of regulatory requirements of IFT, in particular Greater China regulations on Infant Formula (GB), Codex, EU regular and FSMP regulations on Infant Formula. Know-how of project management. Entrepreneurial with an open attitude, working well independently as well as in a team. Demonstratable understanding of data processing and statistics. Good communication and presentation skills in English. In depth-experience with SAP PLM.

At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

Salary between €3.903 and €5297 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role; A workweek of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year-end allowance, 10% bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme; Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way); 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours; A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working. Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, such as health support, employee assistance programs and diversity initiatives; A cycle-to-work scheme and corporate fitness plan; Extras at the R&D office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.

An inspiring purpose Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come. A cooperative culture Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success A tangible impact Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus Your growth fuels ours We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.