Associate R&D Director

Overview

The R&D Associate Director plays a pivotal role in planning and managing a R&D department of AOX and Palatants in EMENA. The role includes managing relations with the US teams. This position is a senior member of the leadership team in KN EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute goals, strategies and tactics in the area of responsibility as part of the broader strategic plan and in concert with Kemin.
• Lead and manage cross functional programs, often including staff and facilities internationally.
• Liaise with collaborators including government and private sectors both domestically and internationally.
• Provide accurate and timely project status/updates within the BU and to other business units.
• Manage facilities for the KNE. Liaise with other business units in various capacities.
• Write technical papers, peer reviewed papers for journals and patents. Represent business unit at company level meetings. Present at scientific meetings externally and internally.
• Manage personnel and resources in EMEA.
• Mentor team members in accountability for deliverables, estimates, planning, follow up and tracking of various projects.
• Perform annual performance review of staff, addressing personnel issues and solving problems.
• Attracts, recruits, and retains new members of the team and provides mentoring to subordinates
• Works with executives and senior management. Plays several key roles in the successful growth of the team and the company.

Qualifications

• A PhD in the specific area of expertise required with 10 years of management and leadership experience.
• A working knowledge and expert familiarity with the science and production of KN products
• Experience in functional management and planning.
• Must be able to work very independently and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Requires analytical thinking, innovation, self-motivation and a high degree of problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• A passion for scientific investigation and creative thinking.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in English, multilingual is a plus.
• A proficiency in statistical analysis and bioinformatics

TRAVEL: Europe and international travel required. Travel may be as high as 20%.