- Senior
- Escritório em Lopen Head
Job Description
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
About ADM Protexin Ltd
ADM Protexin LTD manufacture innovative, research based live bacteria products of the highest quality for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets. With head office, manufacturing and distribution facilities based in Somerset, ADM Protexin distribute to over 90 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.adm.com.
The Role
The Head of CD&D for H&W B2C is independently responsible for leading the innovation efforts related to New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) of our Brand portfolios (Bio-Kult for Human Health and Protexin for Animal Health). This individual will work closely with Marketing and Sales to identify product development needs from the NPD/EPD project briefs and propose an initial framework to deliver them (e.g. key actives in the formulation, most appropriate product format, considerations related to packaging and other product aspects). They will tap into the H&W CD&D regional resources to enable execution of the Projects and ensure their timely launch. Also inspire Marketing teams with ideas and knowledge from latest trends in active ingredients that support H&W B2C Brand strategies.
Your Responsibilities
About ADM Protexin Ltd
ADM Protexin LTD manufacture innovative, research based live bacteria products of the highest quality for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets. With head office, manufacturing and distribution facilities based in Somerset, ADM Protexin distribute to over 90 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.adm.com.
The Role
The Head of CD&D for H&W B2C is independently responsible for leading the innovation efforts related to New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) of our Brand portfolios (Bio-Kult for Human Health and Protexin for Animal Health). This individual will work closely with Marketing and Sales to identify product development needs from the NPD/EPD project briefs and propose an initial framework to deliver them (e.g. key actives in the formulation, most appropriate product format, considerations related to packaging and other product aspects). They will tap into the H&W CD&D regional resources to enable execution of the Projects and ensure their timely launch. Also inspire Marketing teams with ideas and knowledge from latest trends in active ingredients that support H&W B2C Brand strategies.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead NPD and EPD efforts associated with our Brand Plans and NPD Pipeline, working in close collaboration with Marketing and Sales.
- Be a senior SME for H&W ingredients application for our Protexin Animal Health portfolio, including ADM and non-ADM actives. As the most expertise is expected on the animal health side, this person can and will rely on the broader H&W CD&D team for support with Human health expertise.
- Inspire and influence the H&W B2C team to include H&W ingredients and solutions whenever reasonable; closely cooperate with all teams across functions and regions to achieve the H&W B2C business targets.
- Manage a range of priority projects from concept through successful commercialization, with support from Project Managers.
- Work with the regional CD&D teams and resources, supporting the timely delivery of NPD/EPD projects.
- Accompany key strategic customer meetings.
- Give feedback to the CD&D leadership team regarding important learnings from NPD/EPD projects.
- Be a key stakeholder in the NPD Stage Gate innovation process in H&W B2C.
- Participate at selected conferences/trade fairs to support Sales and Marketing efforts.
- Provide competitive and scientific insights on H&W ingredients and solutions in collaboration and alignment with Marketing and R&D.
- Network across B2C and B2B2C to maximize input and output.
City
Lopen Head
State
Somerset
Location Country
United Kingdom
Qualifications and Experience
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice.
- Master's or PhD degree in 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 Animal Health market (Dogs, Cats, Horses) and has a vision and understanding of market requirements.
- Excellent communication skills with confidence presenting technical information.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ideally also PowerBI.
- Passionate about the importance of extending the healthy life of animals through purposeful products.
- Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish 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.
- Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
- Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
- A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
- Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
- An attractive remuneration.
- ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
- ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice.
