Let’s color the world!

We are GNT, an ambitious and innovative family business with an informal character that brings the world colour! With our BRAND EXBERRY® we are market leader in the field of coloring foods for coloring food and beverages. Our colours are 100% natural and are made from fruits, vegetables and plants.We are constantly working to renew and improve the unprecedented possibilities of colouring foods. Of course, no one in the world can produce all that beauty better than nature itself, but we are world champions when it comes to deploying the proceeds of nature. We carefully preserve all the beauty and goodness of it. As a result, we offer our customers the highest quality and reliable products. That’s what motivates us every day! The main ingredients for GNT’s success are our employees and their mutual cooperation. We believe in teamwork and are ready for each other, our customers, our supplier and our partners. That makes us GNT.

 Due to the strong growth of our organization, we are looking for a fulltime:

Teamlead R&D

Department Pigments and Interactions

As Competence Team Lead “Pigments and Interactions”, you will lead a team of passionate R&D Scientists dedicated to unlocking the full potential of plant-based pigments and their functional interactions. You will drive innovation from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with customer needs and strategic business goals. You will foster a collaborative and agile development environment, acting as Product Owner in key innovation projects, while also contributing your technical expertise. Your team has responsibility in the value chains of water-soluble pigments—from understanding molecular behavior and interactions to processing and optimizing related raw materials. This requiresa strong understanding of both fundamental science and applied technology to translate insights into robust, scalable solutions. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing team capabilities, managing stakeholder relationships across functions and geographies, and translating scientific insights into impactful solutions. You will also play a key role in managing technologies and Intellectual Property within your domain. This position is based in the Netherlands and reports directly to the Head of R&D.

What do we expect from you as a Team Lead R&D?

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of R&D Scientists (in working
• crossfunctionally toward development and support goals.
• Coordinate the work of the team in order to successfully execute and implement short and medium-term support measures

• Reporting: Timely preparation and submission of project- and team status reports.
• Ensure technical excellence, manage team workload and foster positive team culture with an innovative mindset.
• Proactively contribute to the success of GNT by proposing innovative ideas, solutions, and improvements.
• As Product Owner guide teams through development including the successful implementation in production
• Support IP management (creation and defense) in the competence field

What do we offer you?

• A full-time gross annual salary between €85.590,- and €122.260,- depending on your knowledge and experience.
• A performance-based bonus scheme.
• A highly favorable pension plan.
• A varied job in a modern working environment.
• 27 vacation days (possibility to purchase additional days).
• Unlimited access to online training so you can continue to work on your personal development.
• We think sustainability is very important. Therefore – as part of our terms of employment – we offset your carbon footprint.
• Discounted gym membership.
• A great workplace at a successful and innovative company: GNT is on the move and so will you be!

About you, as our ideal candidate:

• Entrepreneurial and solution driven personality and the ability to think analytically
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to align product development efforts with business goals. Experience in agile practices is a plus
• Fluent in Dutch and English

What do we find important?

GNT operates globally, being an independent, family-owned business committed to investing in products, technology and importantly, our people. The GNT values are the basis of our daily activities. That’s why we think it’s important that we fit together. GNT employs people who are enterprising and take responsibility. Customer and service orientation is of course paramount! We always take that extra step to offer our external and internal customers the best service. In addition, we do everything we do as sustainably as possible. We are open and honest with each other and bring out the best in each other.

We color the world, do you?

Does this vacancy suit you? We kindly ask you to submit the following as part of your application:

• A current CV
• A motivation letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role
• A salary indication that reflects your expectations and experience

 You will soon find out if you will be invited for an introductory meeting (in Mierlo or online).