Workstream Leader GDC Nutrition - Dressings Technology

About the role

We are looking for a Technology Workstream Leader to join our Condiments R&D team in Wageningen. In this role, you will lead technology development workstreams that support global innovation projects. You will collaborate across R&D, marketing, supply chain, procurement, and external partners to translate new technologies into high quality products that can be successfully manufactured and launched around the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology development workstreams within global innovation projects
• Act as technical project lead to ensure projects are delivered with quality, speed, and robustness
• Design, coordinate, and interpret kitchen, laboratory, pilot plant, and factory scale trials with end-to-end R&D execution
• Oversee shelf life, stability, and physicochemical testing
• Collaborate with chefs and culinary teams to develop and evaluate recipes for mayonnaise and other condiments
• Support scale‑up and troubleshooting in close partnership with manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams
• Review relevant regulations and scientific literature to support sound technical decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (HBO or equivalent) in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Product Design, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus)
• Hands-on experience with condiments and emulsion-based product design
• Strong understanding of processing technologies relevant to sauces and condiments
• Experience running experiments and trials across lab, pilot, and factory scale
• Familiarity with digital R&D tools and data-driven ways of working
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multicultural teams
• An agile mindset, with the ability to plan long-term while adapting to change
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
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Benefits

Additional Information

Workstream Leader - Condiments Do you enjoy turning complex scientific challenges into successful innovations? Are you passionate about food science and technology that makes a real difference for consumers worldwide? Then this role could be for you. About Unilever Foods R&D Foods is Unilever's largest business group, home to iconic global brands such as Knorr and Hellmann's , alongside many strong local and regional brands. Our ambition is to be a Force for Good in food-creating products that are healthier, more sustainable, and irresistibly tasty. Based at our global innovation hub in Wageningen , the Netherlands, our R&D teams work closely with partners across the world to deliver science-led, market winning innovations. Digital, data, and emerging technologies-such as AI and advanced analytics-are increasingly central to how we innovate, from early discovery through to product launch. About the Condiments Innovation Team The global Condiments Innovation team leads the R&D agenda for condiments, working closely with brand, business, and supply chain teams to deliver impactful innovations at scale. We focus on developing proprietary technologies, formulation concepts, and science-based solutions that meet real consumer needs-today and in the future.

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