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ADM Director CD&D H&W Pet and Animal NA - Any ADM US office in Erlanger, Kentucky
83695BR
Job Title:
Director CD&D H&W Pet and Animal NA - Any ADM US office
Department/Function:
Research & Development
Job Description:
Director, CD&D H&W Pet and Animal North America (NA)
Location: This position can work from any ADM US office.
Your role:
Push the H&W portfolio implementation and commercialization in the Pet and Animal market segments from inside the CD&D team, building close and fruitful ways of collaboration between the Global H&W platform and NA market segment community. Build a network with the three other CD&D H&W Market Segment Leads: Dietary Supplement, Beverages and Foods (SG&D and Savory Food) within the global business.
Be a senior SME for H&W ingredients application for Pet & Animal Wellbeing, Pet Solutions and Animal Nutrition segments.
Inspire and influence the NA Pet & Animal Wellbeing, Pet Solutions and Animal nutrition teams to include H&W ingredients and solutions whenever reasonable; closely cooperate with all teams across functions and regions to achieve the business targets of Pet & Animal Wellbeing and H&W.
Manage a range of priority projects from concept through successful commercialization.
Coordinate the testing and validation studies of key ingredients in targeted applications.
Develop the team to be the leading team in the industry
Accompany key strategic customer meetings from briefing to launch
Collaborate with the global H&W portfolio manager to build the gold standard solution library for NA
Identify and work to fill important portfolio gaps for NA
Give feedback to the CD&D leadership team regarding important learnings
Be a key stakeholder in the I2L innovation process in the Pet & Animal Wellbeing market segment, making sure that innovation includes H&W ingredients and gets an adequate level of attention, in coordination with Pet Solutions and Animal Nutrition project pipeline.
Represent H&W, Pet & Animal Wellbeing segments at selected trade fairs across NA
Ensure competitive and scientific watch on H&W ingredients and solutions
Your profile:
Master's or PhD degree in Food or Animal Science/Nutrition or a related field. Alternatively, a DVM degree with experience in the Pet Food or Pet Care.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Pet & Animal Wellbeing / H&W related roles
Familiar with the Pet & Animal Wellbeing market and has a vision and understanding of market requirements
Passionate about the importance of extending the healthy life of animals through purposeful diets
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French is preferred.
Strong customer/client focus, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and influencing skills
Initiative, excellent planning, and organizing abilities, as well as excellent relationship-building, teamwork, and communication skills
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Req/Job ID:
83695BR
City:
Erlanger
State:
KY - Kentucky
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.