Poultry R&D Segment Leader

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the poultry research segment pipeline by leveraging ADM capabilities to deliver a unique poultry research program.

• Exploring new concepts, ideas, and technologies to expand our innovation portfolio.

• Planning and executing the research pipeline in alignment with the global Animal Nutrition R&D strategy.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the R&D project pipeline for the Poultry segment, from concept to commercial implementation.

• Collaborate closely with global Animal Nutrition leaders, key poultry stakeholders, and R&D colleagues across other species.

• Align the poultry R&D pipeline with regional business strategies by engaging with Poultry business teams.

• Oversee and support poultry project leaders in executing prioritized projects.

• Serve as the scientific authority for poultry R&D projects.

• Directly lead selected poultry R&D projects.

• Actively scout innovation and technology opportunities in collaboration with key ADM stakeholders.

• Identify and develop key capabilities to support the global Poultry business through partnerships with internal and external teams.

• Promote ADM Animal Nutrition poultry research through scientific communication, including publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference participation, and business support.

Your Profile

• Ph.D. in Poultry Science, Animal Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in poultry research (nutrition, production systems, health) and feed ingredient development.

• Strong scientific background with a curiosity for business and a customer-focused mindset.

• Proven track record of transforming ideas into commercially viable products, services, and nutritional solutions.

• Flexible approach to new opportunities and novel perspectives.

• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with diverse technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong written and oral scientific communication skills.

• Fluency in English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in a global context.

• Ability to work independently while reporting regularly to management.

Our Offer

• Challenging tasks with short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment.

• Opportunities for innovative thinking and career growth, with the possibility to manage your own career path.

• A company culture that promotes continuous learning and diversity.

• Excellent career opportunities within a world-leading nutrition company.

• Attractive compensation and a range of social benefits.