Functional Lead: Functional Beverage Platform (Copenhagen, DK)

Carlsberg Group
Copenhagen
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Scientific communication","Strategic leadership","Network building","Evidence-based decision making"]

Lead the scientific development of the Functional Beverage Platform by building an evidence-based framework to evaluate and prioritize functional ingredients and bioactive molecules. Translate complex scientific findings into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams and provide input to research priorities and innovation pipelines. Support beverage prototype development, and collaborate with academic, clinical, and industry partners to advance validated health-relevant product concepts.

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Functional Lead: Functional Beverage Platform (Copenhagen, DK)

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Job Summary

Lead the scientific development of the Functional Beverage Platform by building an evidence-based framework to evaluate and prioritize functional ingredients and bioactive molecules. Translate complex scientific findings into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams and provide input to research priorities and innovation pipelines. Support beverage prototype development, and collaborate with academic, clinical, and industry partners to advance validated health-relevant product concepts.
Location: Copenhagen
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and implement a scientific framework for evaluating functional ingredients and bioactive molecules.
  • •Assess and prioritize functional solutions based on biological relevance and evidence strength.
  • •Translate scientific data into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams.
  • •Provide strategic input to research priorities and innovation pipelines.
  • •Support prototype development by connecting validated bio functional properties with consumer concepts.

Key Requirements

  • •PhD in Human Nutrition, Human Physiology, Food Science (with strong human health focus), or a closely related field.
  • •Minimum 5 years’ relevant post-PhD experience.
  • •Solid experience leading scientific projects with cross-functional or external partners.
  • •Extensive knowledge of health-relevant functional molecules, bioactive compounds, and ingredient-derived functionalities.
  • •Experience authoring scientific publications and substantiating functional food and beverage concepts.
Experience:5+ years
Education:
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationScientific communicationStrategic leadershipNetwork buildingEvidence-based decision making

Company Brief

Carlsberg Group
Global brewer producing and marketing beer and other beverages under brands such as Carlsberg, Tuborg and Somersby. Operates brewing, distribution and marketing across Europe and Asia, focusing on brand portfolio, sustainability and market expansion.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded: 1847
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