Nutrition Design Manager, SEA

About the Role

Danone Specialized Nutrition South East Asia is seeking a Nutrition Design Manager, SEA based in Thailand. The Nutrition Design Manager is responsible for the SEA Global Brand (Hi-Q Thailand / Apta SEA) portfolio to ensure products across the SEA region are delivered with the right nutrition profile by considering nutritional suitability, efficacy of ingredients and formulations, and safety. The role also leads consumer communication co-development to valorize scientific evidence for stronger claims.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support and review scientific communications for consumers in collaboration with brand marketing teams.
• Translate scientific knowledge and insights into education content and product claims; review and approve communications via CVM process.
• Ensure messages are credible, ethical, scientifically sound and aligned across functions, channels and target audiences.
• Monitor competitor activities and category trends and propose communication pointers.
• Coordinate with SEA Medical Affairs to develop need-based educational and training materials and deliver nutrition training to R&I product developers, marketing teams and new hires.
• Provide ad hoc nutrition support to careline teams and company events.
• Identify gaps in current evidence and co-develop evidence generation plans with SEA Medical Affairs to strengthen communications; valorize existing evidence for consumer communications.
• Ensure compliance when working with external stakeholders and that product composition, claims, promotional materials and activities comply with local and regional regulations and the WHO Code of Breast Milk Substitutes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Science (or equivalent); Master degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or related fields is a plus.
• At least 3–5 years' experience in food or nutrition companies; experience in food product development and regional pediatric nutrition is a plus.
• Strong nutrition and scientific convictions with excellent oral, listening and presentation skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset, innovative problem-solving and ability to work independently with a leadership mindset.
• Strong team player with ability to foster internal/global collaboration and achieve business alignment.

About Us

Danone is a world-leading food company built on three business lines: Specialized Nutrition, Waters and Fresh Dairy Products. Danone's mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible. The company is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and driving growth as teams and members of communities.

Additional Information

• Location: based in Thailand (SEA role).
• Work arrangement: onsite; Employment type: full time.
• Committed to comply with local regulations and the WHO Code of Breast Milk Substitutes.
• To apply or for enquiries contact: Pimparin Limpachote, SEA Talent Acquisition Manager — Pimparin.Limpachote@danone.com.