David Nathan Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, US

BioMADE’s mission is to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales, develop technologies to enhance U.S. bioindustrial competitiveness, de-risk investment in relevant infrastructure, and expand the biomanufacturing workforce to realize the economic promise of industrial biotechnology.

I am a Senior Research and Development leader with over 25 years of experience driving business growth through strategy creation, new product innovation, and problem solving. Accomplished at managing technical groups and cross-functional teams with a passion for enabling a professional but fun environment that promotes business and personal success. Areas.

Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

• Leading cross functional team in development of an ‘agile’ process to be more responsive to customer needs
• Heading R&D process technology group driving innovation, productivity and supply chain support
• Led R&D function for seasonings group for 18 months driving multiple product launches in B2B environment
• Managed R&D function Integration of Kozy Shack business into Land O’Lakes including specifications, formulation improvements, ingredient suppliers, and food safety enhancements
• Developed clear strategy for Kozy Shack Brand Growth and margin enhancement including supply chain capacity model and technology / innovation roadmap for Kozy Shack brand
• Launched multiple new products and reformulations for Kozy Shack in retail, K-12 and foodservice channels

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Discovered new manufacturing partners that generated 6-10 product introductions
• Defined key top needs list with R&D, Marketing, sales and supply chain
• Identified internal and new external resources to facilitate solutions to technical needs
• Identified and vetted breakthrough technologies for application to General Mills business
• Managed relationships with new partners to ensure clear communication of needs and objectives and develop new models for brand growth
• Created annual assessment of new product success metrics against volume, external connection and health targets

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Led teams of up to 12 people in the development and launch of 35 new products, delivery of over $2MM in annual productivity savings and improved product quality as measured through a reduction in complaints
• Led a cross functional team in the creation of division new product and productivity metrics
• Coordinated division productivity efforts delivering over $10MM annually through R&D led projects
• Managed the restructuring of croissant business operations to contract manufacturing model and R&D lead on the close of a frozen dough facility including the transition of over 100 skus
• Improved division morale through the planning and execution of several full and half day recognition events and business alignment meetings

Sydney, AU

• Initiated and managed development of new Technology Platform consistent with key business strategies
• Forged collaborative efforts between Technology Development, R&D, and Manufacturing facilities
• Negotiated contract and oversaw research project at major University to model and scale up equipment
• Served as operations manager at production facility in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
• Two patents issued on coating technology