Global Director CD&D Animal Nutrition Additives & Ingredients

Key Responsibilities:Global team leadership : lead and manage a global team of customer-facing colleagues with a deep understanding of ADM AN FA&I portfolio and associated solutions, providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth. Additionally, represent the team within the AN CD&D Leadership Team.
Talent development : Foster a positive team culture and develop talent.
Strategic Planning : Develop and implement strategies and goals to advance the Animal Nutrition business, ensuring alignment with broader ADM goals and processes.
Innovation and Technical Support: Cultivate a culture of innovation and excellence in technical support, promoting the sharing of best practices and cutting-edge solutions. Oversee the I2L (Insight to Launch) projects pipeline that add value to the global FAI portfolio.
Training: Facilitate the team’s participation in commercially relevant and high quality training initiatives to support customer-facing colleagues, customers, and the Animal Nutrition Academy.
Safety Responsibilities: Uphold and prioritize safety in all team activities. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company policies, especially in laboratory operations.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure cohesive and integrated approaches to animal nutrition solutions.
Market and Cultural Adaptability: Leverage hands-on experience from different markets and cultures to drive global business success.
Key experiences required:

• International Team Leadership: 5-10 years of experience leading international teams, demonstrating the ability to manage diverse and geographically dispersed teams effectively.
• Product and services launch experience: Successful track record in launching and commercializing new product and service innovations.
• Customer Technical Support: Extensive experience in providing technical support in the field of animal nutrition, with a focus on complex solutions involving feed additives and ingredients.
• Global Business Experience: Proven track record of working within a global matrix organization, with hands-on experience in different markets and cultures.

Key Capabilities Required:

• Team Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing global team.
• Technical and Business Acumen: Deep understanding of both technical aspects of animal nutrition and business strategies to drive growth and innovation.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically, set long-term goals, and develop actionable plans to achieve them.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the animal nutrition industry.
• Strong verbal and written (English) communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment and open to change.
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and customer-focused team player.

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