Aqua Sr Research Manager & Segment Lead

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D project pipeline for the Aquaculture segment from conception to commercial implementation, including direct management of key projects 
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships between global Animal Nutrition leaders, key stakeholders in the aquaculture segment, and R&D colleagues
• Work closely with Aquaculture business in the regions to align aquaculture R&D pipeline with business strategy 
• Work with project leaders to execute prioritized projects, managing the portfolio of Aquaculture segment R&D
• Collaborate with technical services colleagues to execute supporting research efforts
• Actively scout innovation and technology opportunities in collaboration with key ADM stakeholders
• Provide direction on aquaculture technical and scientific topics related to product development, process improvement, technical applications of products, and other relevant areas
• Identify critical path capabilities to support the global Aquaculture business and implement through collaboration with internal and external partners 
• Promote ADM Animal Nutrition aquaculture research through scientific communication including publication in peer-reviewed journals, participation to conferences and support to business  

Requirements

Your Profile

• Ph.D. degree in Aquaculture Science, Animal Sciences or related field  
• Minimum 10 years of experience in aquaculture research (nutrition, production systems, health) and feed ingredient development    
• Must be skilled in engaging with external and internal customers
• Demonstrated success in transforming ideas to commercially viable products, services, and nutritional solutions.
• Flexibility in approaching new opportunities and novel viewpoints
• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of stakeholders from technical and nontechnical backgrounds. 
• Written and oral scientific communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a global context
• Excellent capacity to work in autonomy while reporting regularly to the management

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