About Us

AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application of food, animal feed and industrial enzymes. With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes more sustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. Our manufacturing site is located in Finland (north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our strong growth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused culture to bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference. For more information visit our website www.abenzymes.com.

The Role

AB Enzymes is pioneering the market for enzymes in the Pulp & Paper industry. We are convinced that biotechnology will be a key enabler of sustainability for the entire industry. This role is responsible for the strategy development and implementation of ABE’s Pulp & Paper Enzyme segment. Including the leadership of the global team and the P&L.

You will be responsible for:

• Defining and setting the industry strategy and its implementation​
• Leading the Global Business Manager, Global Application Development, Technical Service Team and Product Management Team​
• Owning and setting the budget for the business unit and responsible for its global P&L​
• Communicating the vision and strategy externally and internally to relevant stakeholders​
• Defining and drives the long-term Growth Strategy​
• Defining key market segments and customers as well as competitive environment​
• Managing priorities to best deliver strategic objectives - including priority setting in R&D​
• Owning Product and Portfolio Strategy, including Pricing Strategy​
• Representing AB Enzymes at industry associations​
• Building and developing a team of strong performing team members

About You

• 10+ year’s work experience in the Pulp and Paper industry ​
• Master in Paper Science, Engineering or MBA​
• Experience with application of enzymes is a clear asset, but not essential​
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven track record of leading teams and projects successfully​
• Solid understanding of technical and commercial industry needs including main financial drivers​
• Ability to network within the industry and manage stakeholders at multiple levels​
• Proven track record of developing a business sustainably and with a future-oriented approach​
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally >30%​
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential​
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities​
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English​
• Structured and results-oriented person taking a proactive approach with a sense of urgency in driving projects to completion while dealing with multiple priorities

Why Us

• An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
• An international working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
• A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry
• A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
• A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
• Future career opportunities through our ABF network
• The possibility to mobile working

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.