Business Development Lead

Join Lesaffre, a global leader in yeasts and fermentation, as a Business Development Lead. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the transformative journey of Gnosis by Lesaffre, focusing on identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets, monitoring the pipeline, conducting market research, and developing business cases for acquisition scenarios. You will work in a collaborative environment with diverse teams and report to the Innovation Scouting and Business Development Director.

• Identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets, establishing detailed profiles and assessing strategic fit.
• Contributing to maintaining a comprehensive pipeline of potential acquisition opportunities, updating the status and progress of each project.
• Participating in conducting comprehensive market studies to understand the competitive landscape, industry trends, and growth opportunities.
• Advanced degree (master's) in a scientific field related to nutrition or life sciences, preferably combined with a Commercial or Marketing degree.
• Experience (3-5 years) in technical /commercial roles within the nutrition and health ingredients industry (preferably in B2B environment) or in consulting firms in the field.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate scientific insights into strategic business opportunities.
• Experience in conducting high-level market research, competitive analysis, and developing compelling business cases.
• Understanding of the functional properties, health benefits, of ingredients used in dietary supplement applications is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and to effectively communicate information, and coordinate tasks.
• French is an asset, proficiency in English is essential.
• Openminded and eager to work in a highly collaborative environment where culture is key to perform.

## Additional Information

*At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.*