Team Lead - Innovation & Application Center Egypt (f/m)

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Royal DSM is a purpose-led global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative business solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information can be found at www.dsm.com.



Do you hold a degree in pharmaceutical science or a related field? Did you acquire first experiences within the pharmaceutical/ dietary supplement industry on developing tablets or capsule applications? Do you enjoy having the possibility to be part of the startup of Innovation & Application Center? Then our position as Team Lead – Innovation & Application Center Egypt (f/m) could be the perfect next step for you !



The Challenge:


Initially you will be supporting the creation of the new Innovation & Application Center in Cairo. Later, you will be responsible for leading activities in the Innovation & Application Center such as the the development of tablets, soft- and hard-capsule applications. Furthermore, you will be leading one Laboratory Technician who will be supporting you with the hands-on work.


This permanent position is based in Cairo with up to 25% travel requirements. The ideal starting date would be 1st January 2019.



The Position:

• Initiating and running of the Innovation & Application Center including the management of one laboratory technician


• Stay ahead of relevant scientific and technological developments in delivery formats within the dietary supplement / pharmaceutical industry


• Build strong technical interactions with customers and be first point of contact for our clients in this region


• Providing customers with innovative ideas for product development of supplements according to their needs


• Manage the quality and development of the laboratory and assure our high Safety, Health and Environment standards

The Ideal:

• Pharmacist or MSc degree in pharmaceutical science or related fields, PhD optional


• Minimum 3 years of experience in developing tablets or capsule applications


• Ideally worked in the pharmaceutical or dietary supplement industry in a product development function


• Highly motivated and energetic individual with an innovative mindset


• Customer oriented and marketing savvy personality


• Self-sufficient, highly proactive and ability to communicate to different internal and external stakeholders


• Fluent in English; French & Arabic is an advantage

The Reward:


Working for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.



Procedure & Contact:


Interested in this position? Please apply online by sending us your CV and supporting documents via the career portal (www.dsm.com/careers). For additional questions, please contact Kerim Hanafi, Associate Recruiter (Apply to send email to the employer).



Reference check procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment and Selection Process. You will be contacted when these references are required.



Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law."