Scientific expert in Gut health and well-being (M/F) - Groupe Bel
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Fonction : Bureau d'études - Recherche - Qualité
Lieu : Hauts-de-Seine
Publiée : 02-07-2025
Date de début :
2025 07 02
Date de fin :
2025 08 02
Niveau d’expérience pour ce poste :
Rémunération comprise entre 45000€ et 65000€ par an
Poste nécessitant d’avoir un Permis B :
Non
Référence interne : 295041&020725
Description de l'offre
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.
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.
Profil du candidat
* 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
* 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