At Heineken, we’re on a mission to lead innovation in brewing, from creating exceptional beers to exploring exciting "beyond beer" products. We’re looking for an inquisitive and courageous Scientist in Innovative Brewing to join our R&D team. Your expertise will be key in shaping the future of brewing technology, raw materials, and consumer-driven innovations. In mid-2025, we will be moving to a new state-of-the-art R&D Center designed to fuel even greater innovation (read more). Ready to make an impact? Read on!

What You’ll do

As a Scientist in Innovative Brewing, you will spearhead groundbreaking research to develop new brewing processes and products. You’ll work within the R&D Innovation team to collaborate globally, helping to shape the future of Heineken’s portfolio. Your expertise will influence everything from raw materials to brewing processes to product properties, ensuring that innovation is at the heart of what we do.
 

Responsibilities:

Lead and co-develop innovative research projects that support Heineken’s global portfolio development. Implement experimental approaches and fast iterations to fuel consumer-focused innovations. Build and maintain strong internal and external networks to share knowledge and drive breakthroughs. Provide expert knowledge on brewing processes, raw materials, enzymes, and biochemistry to inspire teams worldwide. Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes.

Who You Are
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone with:

A PhD or equivalent in biochemistry, food chemistry, brewing, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in applied R&D, preferably in brewing or related fields. Expertise in data interpretation, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business recommendations. Passionate about experimenting and applying new technologies to drive innovation. Skilled at building strong, collaborative networks internally and externally to accelerate breakthroughs.

If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may not meet every requirement, and that’s okay. You might bring valuable experiences we haven’t thought of yet. If you have a thirst for learning and growth, you could be the perfect fit for this position.

 

What’s in it for you

We offer an attractive and fair starting salary of €5,388 gross per month on a full-time basis for candidates who meet all criteria. Plenty of vacation time: enjoy 20 vacation days per year, plus a flexible budget to add 10 extra days—that’s 6 weeks in total.   Work-life balance: benefit from generous parental leave for both parents, with the added flexibility of working from home up to 2 days per week.  A strong pension plan: at HEINEKEN, we contribute 2/3 of your pension, so you can build a secure future while doing meaningful work.  Enjoy the benefits of an NS Business Card or receive €0.23 per kilometer for commuting up to 50 kilometers one way. Grow with us: we offer endless opportunities for you to learn, grow, and explore new career paths, both locally and globally. 
 

Let’s meet
Are you excited? Applying is simple: send us your updated CV that demonstrates why you’re a perfect match for this role. Want to really stand out? Include a cover letter to set yourself apart. We look forward to receiving your application.
 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Cees-Jan Edel, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at ceesjan.edel@heineken.com.
 

The application deadline for this position is sunday, March 2. Once the deadline has passed, we’ll review all applications and aim to get back to you within five working days. Looking forward to your application—cheers!