Unilever: Microbiomics Science Leader


Job Title: Microbiomics Science Leader
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance
Benefits: These include Bonus Scheme;  Private Healthcare, Pension Scheme, Agile working.
Location: Port Sunlight (Near Liverpool and Chester) preferred but Colworth in Bedfordshire would also be considered. Some relocation assistance may be available.
Travel: 20% - (Weekly travel within the UK and 1-2 Global trips per year)   

ABOUT THE ROLE
Unilever invests over €1 billion every year in research and development, and have established laboratories around the world where our scientists explore new thinking and techniques, applying their expertise to build our future business.

We are currently recruiting a Microbiomics Science Leader within our Strategic Science Group, part of the  Research & Development  function of the Unilever Business.

This role will allow the successful candidate to lead a Unilever Research team and also to work closely with top class Universities around the world.  In addition to this, you will have the opportunity in this role to use your scientific expertise to input directly into Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan which lies at the core of Unilever’s strategy for the future.

Over the past 2 years, micriobiomics has thrown a new light on the human microbiome and identified numerous bacteria previously unknown to be present on human skin.  These new insights are now giving new leads into how human health and hygiene can be improved.  For Unilever this has wide reaching implications and this new approach will be exploited by Unilever across the whole product range giving rise to new innovations and superior consumer benefits.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Microbiomics Science Leader your responsibilities will include the following:

• To drive the scientific vision for the future of microbiomics with Unilever
• Create and execute project plans to deliver new insights, leads and proprietary technology
• Create ambitious ideas and opportunities for new products and innovations relevant to Unilever’s business
• Evolve the technical and scientific requirements in Molecular Biology
• Build to become Unilever’s authority on Molecular Biology representing UL in this field to the outside world
• Create and manage research proposals with third party organisations
• Manage all project resources effectively agreeing appropriate workplans to ensure project delivery
• Organise the microbiomics skill base development to meet required business needs
• Supervise the work of the Microbiomics Team and Line Manage a group of 5-10 employees.
• Act as the Industrial Leader for a major project between Unilever and several other companies & universities

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD in Molecular Biology or equivalent is essential and desirable that this is combined with some Post Doctural Molecular Biologist experience also
• Molecular Biology,  Biochemistry or Microbiology as 1st degree or equivalent
• Evidence of securing funding and winning grants
• Experience of building collaborations with external bodies.
• A strong scientific network and publication history in the field of molecular biology, with proven experience in the area of next generation sequencing applications
• Strong track record in science discovery or relevant delivery in Industry
• Experience of Managing projects to delivery
• Experienced and desire to be involved in Lab work/experimental data

REQUIRED LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

• Accountability & Responsibility
• Growth Mindset
• Consumer and Customer Focus
• Bias for Action
• Building Talent & Teams

COMPANY OVERVIEW

“I’m bringing haircare innovations to market faster â€" helping millions of consumers to look and feel great. I love being involved in a category that’s this exciting all the time.” Neesha, Senior Scientist.

Unilever is the global company behind powerhouse brands such as Flora, Dove, Persil and PG Tips. We have the huge ambition of doubling in size and improving billions of lives through of Sustainable Living Plan. And big ideas like our innovative new TRESemmé Split Remedy products are driving future growth. But to achieve our targets, we need more outstanding people like Neesha. With over 35 brands in the UK covering foods, home, personal care and refreshments, the sheer size and scope of roles in Research & Development are huge. All offer rewarding opportunities to work on great categories â€" solving real challenges, making a lasting impact, and creating better futures.

HOW TO APPLY

Hear more stories from our Unilever Makers and understand how you can start your own Unilever career at:  http://www.unilever.co.uk/careers-jobs/professionals/ .

Or to apply now, click on “Apply now Button' below. All candidate applications are reviewed in accordance with the criteria outlined for the job role. Please note that the closing date for the receipt of applications is 30th November 2013    

Candidates who have applied online can track their application through the candidate tracking link or, if you have any additional queries, you may contact the Recruitment hotline number on 0800 0284390.

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