Business Development Manager

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we work to unlock the power of biology to create solutions that matter. You will join the Beverages business unit within Global Marketing, a dynamic, international team of business developers and marketeers based across Denmark, Switzerland, and the USA.
 

The team brings together commercial and scientific expertise to revolutionize the beverage industry—working with biosolutions such as enzymes, yeast, and bacteria across beer, wine, juice, and non‑alcoholic beverages. With eight full‑time colleagues (and additional student assistants) spanning six nationalities, collaboration, ambition, and growth are at the core of how we work.
 

The Role & Your Impact
 

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving innovation and commercial deployment of Novonesis’ beverage portfolio, with a strong focus on brewing.
 

Your impact comes from translating consumer trends and customer needs into compelling value propositions that strengthen our innovation pipeline and support long‑term growth. You will work at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution, helping shape how our solutions succeed in the market.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing a strong pipeline of new products, particularly within brewing

• Supporting the commercial deployment of portfolio initiatives and product launches

• Converting consumer trends, customer pain points, and solution benefits into clear value propositions

• Identifying emerging trends and product extension opportunities to support growth plans

• Building business cases to ensure financially attractive innovation projects

• Collaborating closely with Applied Research, R&D, Sales, and external stakeholders to align portfolio strategy with market needs

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

To thrive in this role, you bring a solid commercial foundation combined with a passion for innovation:

• 7+ years of experience in international business development or marketing, ideally within food ingredients

• An MS in Marketing, Business, or a related technical field

• Proven ability to develop and commercialize new business areas and food solutions

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and commercial stakeholders

• Fluency in working in an international, cross‑cultural environment  

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Experience from the brewing industry (an advantage, but not a requirement)

• Curiosity for emerging consumer and market trends

• A natural connector mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you’ll find a workplace where you can grow while making a real difference. We offer:

• A global, collaborative environment with strong scientific and commercial expertise

• Opportunities to influence innovation from ideation to launch

• A culture that values ownership, initiative, and entrepreneurial thinking

• Professional and personal development in an ambitious, purpose‑driven organization

Ways of Working

• Role is based in our North American headquarters in Franklinton, NC (north of Raleigh)

• Hybrid work setup

• Travel is expected to meet customers, attend trade shows, and engage with internal teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: USD $125,000 – $155,000 + 15% target bonus

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution 

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time  

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance   

• Healthcare savings account option  

• Employee assistance program  

• Parental leave 

• Tuition reimbursement  

• All benefits begin on your first day 

Relevant Information

• Application deadline: May 8, 2026

Our purpose guides the way

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.

Opportunities for everyone

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.

Explore other openings

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