Manager Biotech Heights Business Stream New Food

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-05-09

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At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

Biotech Heights is a pioneering initiative established in 2023 through a strategic collaboration between Tetra Pak and Lund University, that aims to address the urgent challenges of building sustainable food systems through advancing bioprocessing technology. Biotech Heights will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research and innovation, bringing together academia, industry, and the public sectors to unlock the potential of biotechnology for food production.

Biotech Heights will be operated through an operational team led by a Managing Director. Tetra Pak is hosting the Manager Biotech Heights who will serve as deputy to the Managing Director. This role aligns Tetra Pak's expertise in scalable food processing and packaging with Biotech Heights' mission.

We are now looking for a Manager Biotech Heights who will work closely with the Managing Director to drive strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement of this innovation hub to accelerate innovation and collaboration.

The position is permanent and base in Lund. Some travelling will be required.

What you will do

As the Manager Biotech Heights, you will support and drive strategic and operational activities alongside the Managing Director. Your focus will be fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence to advance Biotech Heights' mission of developing sustainable bioprocess solutions and transforming food systems.

In this role, you will:

• Implement strategic plans, ensuring alignment with Biotech Heights' objectives and vision.
• Drive the operational execution of key initiatives and facilitate knowledge sharing among academia, industry, and public institutions.
• Contribute to securing funding for research and innovation projects, collaborating with partners to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Represent Biotech Heights in external engagements, promoting its mission and strengthening relationships with stakeholders globally.
• Support the organisation of workshops, seminars, and events to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional networking.
• Provide oversight for day-to-day operations, ensuring effective implementation of board decisions and reporting progress regularly.
• Identify and address challenges in scaling infrastructure, resource efficiency, and consumer product development in biotechnology.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the Managing Director in overseeing the daily activities of the Operational Team, ensuring an effective organisational structure is maintained.
• Prepare and assist in submitting annual Operational Activity and Financial Plans to the Board of Biotech Heights by December 1st.
• Contribute to annual strategic reviews, identifying areas for improvement and proposing updates to the Program Plan for Biotech Heights.
• Manage financial resources alongside the Managing Director, including budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Play a key role in approving new memberships and managing decisions related to memberships.
• Represent Biotech Heights in external engagements, promoting its vision and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
• Assist in implementing board decisions, ensuring timely execution and providing regular updates on progress.

We believe you have

• Master's degree or higher in food technology, biotechnology, process engineering, business administration, or related fields.
• 8-10 years Proven leadership experience in food processing, sustainability, or related industries.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary stakeholder landscapes, teams and complex projects.
• Proven track record of collaboration between academia and industry – reflecting different types of research projects, agreements and innovation IPR management.
• Expertise in developing and executing strategic plans and managing organisational budgets.
• Strong knowledge of bioprocess technologies, scaling challenges, and sustainable food systems and understanding the ecosystem of stakeholders across industry, academia and public institutions required for the transformation
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to biotech for food, including novel foods and GMOs.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills (e.g., Swedish) are a plus.

You possess strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities. Your leadership and operational skills are exceptional, and you have the ability to inspire collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders in a dynamic and innovative environment.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

To find out more about how it is to work at Tetra Pak in Lund, take a look at the following website: https://publications.inpublix.com/we-are-tetra-pak/

This job posting expires on 2025.05.23.

To know more about the position contact Rafael Barros at +46 46 36 2605

Questions about your application contact Martin Fosser at +46 46 36 4674

For trade union information, contact Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 and

Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.