Archer Daniels Midland

84410BR

Job Title:

Director Flavors & Colors NA - Erlanger, KY

Department/Function:

Research & Development

Job Description:

Director, Flavor & Color R&D – Erlanger, KY

ADM Research & Development

This is a full-time exempt position.

ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company, has an opening for a Director R&D flavor and color ingredients at our Research center located in Erlanger, Kentucky.

We are looking for a highly motivated senior scientist to lead the NA flavor and color ingredients research strategy. The successful candidate will assume responsibility in a central leadership position within ADM research. She/He will lead the design and the execution of the flavor and color ingredient research pipeline in NA, in alignment with business growth ambition. This position will report to Alex Blanchard, Vice-President Research and Development Human Nutrition.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the flavor and color research pipeline NA: design, plan and execute on business growth priorities and design the future projects portfolio within the innovation process

• Implement research projects related to productivity increase/continuous improvement of production technologies

• Lead R&D Flavor and Color team in NA

• Support project management with risk assessment and criteria of success definition

• Deliver on projects in accordance with budget, timeline and commercial priorities

• Accountable for flavor & color R&D lab and workplace safety

• Globally align and teamwork with the European flavor & color R&D lead

Skills and proficiencies

• PhD in Food Science and Human Nutrition, chemistry, biology or related fields

• 10 years+ of experience in Flavor and Color research and development

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, commercial teams, customers, research teams and other stakeholders

• Ability to work within cross-functional teams on research projects that involve the design, development and improvement of flavor and color ingredients

• Strong expertise in project management

• To promote and conduct research projects with a safety mindset and support ADM culture of innovation and collaboration

• Be team player with good interpersonal and leadership skills

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

84410BR

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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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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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.