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I am Daniel Manser, a seasoned R&D leader with a track record of turning research into scalable products and solutions. I have led global programs for Nestlé System Technology Center and BabyNes, creating sustainable long-term visions and aligning organizations to deliver on business targets. I enjoy shaping R&D pipelines, identifying strategic innovations and external partners, and ensuring regulatory compliance and supply with cost targets.
I thrive in cross-functional, multicultural teams and fast-paced environments, combining technical excellence with manufacturing and sustainability considerations to deliver meaningful outcomes for consumers.
Language
German
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Work Experience
R&D Category Lead / Senior R&D Manager at Nestlé System Technology Center, Orbe
April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024Part of the R&D Center leadership team; responsible for R&D Program for Nestlé Professional Beverage Solutions; create long-term sustainable R&D vision; align organization; manage R&D pipelines; identify and evaluate innovations/development partners.
Head of R&D, Technical and Operations at Nestlé Advanced Nutrition Systems (BabyNes), Vevey
January 1, 2010 - PresentPart of the BU leadership team; responsible for R&D, Technical and Operation Management of the global BabyNes business Unit; define long-term R&D vision; manage R&D pipelines; identify innovations/partners; defines industrial strategy; regulatory compliance; ensuring supply.
R&D Manager Packaging & Delivery Systems at Nestlé Nutrition, Vevey
September 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009Part of the Nestlé Nutrition global R&D Management Team; responsible for I&R Strategy in Packaging & Delivery Systems with an R&D budget of about CHF 30 million per year; develop packaging strategy; innovative packaging & delivery systems; manage NN packaging I&R roadmaps; provide functional leadership for packaging & delivery systems.
Department Manager Packaging & Filling at Nestlé Product Technology Center, Konolfingen
April 1, 2001 - August 31, 2006Part of the PTC leadership team; responsible for the packaging and filling department; team of about ten; innovation & renovation of packaging; cost optimization; project management for investments; technical assistance to operating markets and factories.
Packaging Engineer at Nestec SA, Vevey (VD)
February 1, 1996 - August 31, 1997Technical assistance in packaging and filling to global Nestlé operations (markets and factories); packaging development support.
Packaging Technologist / Engineer at Société des Produits Nestlé SA, Broc (FR)
May 1, 1992 - February 29, 1996Responsible within the factory technology group for packaging; development of packaging concepts for new products; cost optimization of existing packaging.
Education
Apprenticeship Chemical Assistant at Alcan AG, Rorschach (SG)
January 1, 1984 - April 30, 1987Diploma in Chemical Assistant; Packaging and Logistics Engineering at Swiss Engineering School HTL (Druck und Verpackung)
April 1, 1987 - November 30, 1991Qualifications
Nestlé Internal Management & Technology Courses (Innovation Leadership Program)
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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