Research Manager – Ruminant Nutrition

Job Description
Research Manager – Ruminant Nutrition
Location: Rolle, Switzerland
Department: Research & Development, Animal Nutrition

The Animal Nutrition division is part of ADM’s global Nutrition business, alongside its Human Nutrition and Health & Wellness divisions. The Global Animal Nutrition Research team is located across three sites in North America, France, and Switzerland, focusing on the development of innovative, science-based products and technologies.

ADM’s Animal Nutrition Research & Development group is seeking for a Research Manager in Ruminant Nutrition. This position will be responsible for leading research project’s in ruminant nutrition.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the team and will lead development of innovative, science-based solution to differentiate ADM in the market by :

• Leading the exploration of new concepts, ideas and technologies to address customer needs
• Leveraging on ADM capabilities to lead a unique research program for ruminant applications
• Transforming ideas into ready to sell solution

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of feed ingredients, additives, and solution technologies as well as their impact on rumen physiology, metabolism, immune status, and overall ruminant health and well-being.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead solution development projects from end to end, managing R&D activities and coordinating cross-functional project workstreams including Commercial, Regulatory, Production, and other relevant functions.
• Work with internal R&D facilities to conduct discovery activities and proof-of-concept studies, from in vitro to in vivo.
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic institutions and industry partners.
• Promote ADM Animal Nutrition through peer-reviewed scientific publications and presentations.
• Support the development of intellectual property.

Your Profile

• Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition, Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Sciences, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in the ruminant nutrition industry.
• Demonstrated ability to design, coordinate, and execute product development projects from end to end.
• Willingness to work closely with laboratory teams and R&D farms as needed.
• Ability to participate in and influence teams to drive alignment and successful delivery of objectives.
• Strong interest in customer interaction.
• Proven proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others in a global environment.
• Fluent in English.

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.