Fermentis Academy Brewing Research Project Manager - F - m H/F - 59

As a global key player in the field of microorganisms and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions forBaking, Food Taste & Pleasure, Health Care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed toworking with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.

In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs11 000 peoplein more than50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion Euros.

Fermentis, a business unit of the Lesaffre Group, is responsible for the development, marketing and commercialization of innovative products, solutions and services for the following markets :
- Traditional fermented beverages (beer, wine, cider, spirits, etc.)
- Specialty beverages (Kombucha, Kefir, etc.)
- Soft drinks and dairy beverages
- Raw materials such as : coffee, cocoa, tea, etc.

Its range of products and services covers almost all professional requirements : from performance, through production safeguarding, to the expression of sensory characteristics.From our headquarter in Marquette-lez-Lille, France, we operate a state-of-the-art Applied Research Center called the Fermentis Academy, featuring a full-size brewery, a microbiology lab, a physico-chemical lab, and a sensory lab - all designed to drive innovation in fermentation science.

Your role as Brewing Research Project Manager

Passionate and skilled Project Manager, you will join our Fermentis Academy team to lead applied research initiatives primarily in the brewing segment. This pivotal role connects our internal resources with Fermentis other departments (R&D, Industrial, Marketing / Communication and Sales) and external partners to generate valuable technical knowledge on Fermentis' solutions and related communications that strengthen Fermentis' position as an industry leader in the beverage segment.

Your Impact

As the Fermentis Academy Project Manager, you will :
- Drive Applied Research Excellence : Design and lead scientifically rigorous research projects, primarily beer related, that deliver actionable insights while meeting deadlines and budget constraints
- Transform Data into Value : Analyze complex sensory and analytical data, creating compelling datasets and visualizations that inform product development and marketing strategies
- Amplify Our Knowledge : Create impactful scientific publications and presentations, representing Fermentis at international conferences and industry events
- Bridge Science and Business : Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and R&D teams to align technical findings with market trends and product positioning
- Educate and Inspire : Develop and deliver technical workshops and training programs that showcase Fermentis' expertise to all our stakeholders