Chief Scientific Officer - Produce - Eurofins GSC Poland Sp. z o. o.

The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop & implement Eurofins operational and commercial strategy to serve the US Fresh-cut & Processed Produce industries.

• Establish go-to-market strategy for testing, ancillary services (e.g. field sampling), traceability offerings/needs, risk assessment services, etc.
• Build industry network to increase market presence of Eurofins through developing industry partnerships (e.g. engage relationships with outside partner Labs, Center for Produce Safety, LGMA, PMA, United Fresh, etc.)
• Identify and develop strategy for novel & emerging testing methods, sampling approaches and software systems with an eye towards market expansion and profitability.
• Collaborate with Eurofins IT to evolve internal systems to accommodate Produce traceability and sampling needs.
• Cultivate Eurofins to be the commercial lab of choice for investigation and rapid response for produce food safety events.
• Represent Eurofins in thought-leadership roles within industry trade and technical groups for produce food safety & quality.
• Assist EML laboratories with obtaining/supporting fresh-cut & minimally processed fruit/vegetables by providing business development, sales assistance, operational insight into matrix complexities, consultation for internal and external customers.

Demonstrate and promote the company vision to expand Eurofins footprint.

• Support VP of Operations to establish & implement new market opportunities with modular, regional or specialty laboratories.
• Identify strategic opportunities to provide new or additional value for industry and Eurofins.
• Provide internal & external training and strategic approaches to serve and obtain customers.

Industry Specific Assignments:

• Provide regulatory expertise to Eurofins and clientele.
• Provide program assistance to Eurofins and clientele (examples being, HACCP, export, organic, BRC, SQF, etc.).
• Provide crisis / recall support.
• Provide in-plant investigation support.
• Perform in-plant validation sampling along with report generation to clientele.
• Work closely with Eurofins auditing and certification business unit / help develop industry relative training and auditing services.
• Work closely with Eurofins technologies to advance platform capabilities to support the produce industry.
• Attend all relative trade shows and engage in speaking or presenting when possible.
• Strategic account management and relations.
• Engage and recruit future produce division talent.
• Develop and drive collaboration between industry division and marketing division.
• Attend and lead meetings with both existing and new clients in the industry.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• New product and business development experience; proficiency in start-ups, microbiology/genetics and stage-gate processes to facilitate rapid growth.
• Experience with P&L management.
• Strong understanding of food industry issues and development to identify segments of focus for business development.
• Technical expertise in Produce issues, testing, emerging needs and technologies.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and relationship management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Strong understanding of aligning activities & developing profitable expansion business plans.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in sciences, M.S. in microbiology/food science, ideally with a laboratory services background, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience.
• Related experience & competency within the food processing, CPG and produce markets.
• Experience with FSMA, GFSI and USDA & FDA regulations. Competency to communicate food safety & regulatory issues to aid customers and focus efforts to maximize opportunities across Eurofins Food & Technology.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates looking for a part-time role on more of a consultant basis would also be encouraged to apply. Candidates currently living within California are encouraged to apply.