CDD - Fiber-Based Materials Manager 10 Months December H/F - 78

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Danone's research and innovation (R&I) centre, located in Gif-sur-Yvette on the Saclay plateau, is a global center of excellence dedicated to food innovation research.
Inaugurated in 2023, this ultra-modern center is at the heart of one of the world's leading scientific hubs.
It is home to more than 500 passionate experts of 40 different nationalities, working in the fields of life sciences, health and nutrition, consumer experience and the development of tomorrow's products.
Equipped with laboratories and pilot facilities, it supports innovation and development.
The Danone R&I Center is part of a global research ecosystem designed to foster collaboration with food technology start-ups and accelerate innovation in partnership with consumers and food and health stakeholders.

About the Role:

APM is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team for a 10-months mission. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing Danone's sustainability roadmap, aligned with the Danone Impact Journey and Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) , by driving the development of innovative fibre-based packaging solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to a Cross-Functional Project: drive a project focused on packaging and product interactions (organoleptic, sensory and nutritional) for paper and cardboard materials.

Project Management: track milestones and planning, and present progress updates to leadership teams.

Technical Expertise: Define and carry-out characterization methods for packaging materials.

Material Recommendations: Provide expert guidance on material selection.

Additional Responsibilities & Collaboration

Innovation & Research: Explore and evaluate new fibre-based materials in partnership with the Analytical Science department.

Cross Functional Team Collaboration: Partner with multidisciplinary teams to co-develop robust, end-to-end packaging solutions that integrate holistic constraints and performance requirements.

Knowledge Sharing: Capture best practices, contribute to process improvement, and support knowledge transfer across Danone's global and local teams.