Director, Scientific Modelling & Simulation

Delivering research programs to drive commercial outcomes, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods environment Influence business strategy through critical thinking and technical thought leadership that has translated into significant business benefit Collaborating to meet goals by working effectively across functions, geographies, and with remote internal and external partners Coaching and mentoring others Fostering a culture of technical curiosity and collaboration More about this role What you need to know about this position:Lead our team of expert modellers who span a number of disciplines, from FEA, CFD, through Computational Chemistry, DEM and the Data Sciences - where our leading-edge AI programs have been externally recognized by Microsoft and others. Your experience and passion to leverage data and knowledge through digital tools will continue the journey we are on to enablea DigitalFirst mindset across our technical community, delivering tangible benefits to the R&D function and business as we change the way work is done. You will balance near term benefits with longer term strategic investments to build out the digital platforms required to support our work today and tomorrow. What extra ingredients you will bring:Technical degree in mathematics, sciences or engineering Job specific requirements:5 years experience leading in a digital environment to transform technical work from physical experiments to virtual:developing the vision, strategy and delivering the plan. 5 years of managing people Experience in development (product, process or packaging), the food and beverage industry or hands-on modelling of benefit but not required.Bringing a fresh perspective and experience welcome. Travel requirements:5-10% Work schedule:No Relocation support availableperm_identity Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product developmentdevices Store and/or access information on a deviceSome vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent.