For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to a healthier and responsible food for all. 
Position based at the Bel Group's Research, Innovation and Development Center in Vendôme, Loir-et-Cher (41) or at the Bel headquarters, in Suresnes, Haut de Seine (92). 

We are seeking a Scientific Expert in Gut Health & well-being to lead the Group’s expertise on biotics and the gut microbiome and to guide innovation in healthy & functional snacking aligned with global health and wellness goals for Bel’s Group. 
Your main missions in this role will be to:
* Build the Group’s expertise on the impact of diet on health and gut well-being, including the gut microbiome, biotics, fermented products, active ingredients, and anti-nutritional factors.
* Scientifically support and inform the Group’s strategy for developing a range of healthy and functional snacks that address physical and mental health challenges. Provide evidence-based recommendations on gut health & wellbeing in collaboration with the Bel’s Nutrition teams.
* Establish and maintain close collaboration with marketing, nutrition, regulatory, and quality departments to ensure regulatory and health compliance across all markets and target populations.
* Contribute to internal awareness and training on the gut microbiome, its short- and long-term health implications, and the benefits and applications of biotics in food.
* Collaborate with R&D teams to optimize the incorporation of prebiotics, probiotics, and active ingredients, ensuring their effectiveness while maintaining product quality and safety.
* Build an external ecosystem (consortiums, startups, suppliers, academic science) around biotics (pre-, pro-, and postbiotics) in the food industry to accelerate innovation.
* Conduct scientific and technological monitoring and critical analysis (scientific literature, patents, preclinical and clinical data) to identify new knowledge & opportunities in the field.
* Participate in national and international conferences and seminars to represent the company and promote the Group’s positions.

* Ph.D. or engineer degree in food sciences, biotechnology, microbiology or nutrition with a relevant expertise in gut health & well-being. Significant experience in biotics containing food products
* Strong skills in scientific research, data analysis and project management.
* Curious, collaborative, and business-oriented, with the leadership skills necessary to transform scientific topics into real opportunities for the company.
* Strong communication skills & teamwork with ability to share impactful messages to diverse external and internal stakeholders
* Passion for innovation and sustainable development in the food industry.
* Self-starter and proactive
* Fluent French and English