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Welcome to the role of Group Leader/Department Manager, Strain Engineering. You will join an empowered, cross-disciplinary R&D site that thrives on solving complex scientific challenges through collaboration and diverse expertise. We embrace ambitious goals, view change as an opportunity for growth and innovation, and foster an environment where individuals are empowered to contribute and learn from one another. Success is driven by a shared commitment to scientific excellence, mutual support, and the belief that the best outcomes are achieved when the team succeeds together.
You will lead and develop a research team dedicated to engineering microorganisms for production of small molecules or proteins. Beyond team leadership, this individual will play a key role in shaping the strategy and execution of strain engineering projects that employ metabolic and pathway engineering. The position requires close collaboration with colleagues around the globe to provide scientific insight for future product concepts and technology development. Effective candidates will bring a strong ability to integrate expertise across strain engineering, microbial physiology, fermentation, systems biology and omics while balancing people leadership and individual contributions.
Application Deadline: November 8, 2026
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.
Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.
Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless.
The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.
Let’s better our world with biology.
