Director of Research and Development

Il y a 7 mois

Herentals, Belgique Kemin Temps plein

Overview:
KEMIN ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH - EMENA is seeking a:
***
**Research and Development Director (R&D Director)**: Where you will play a
**pivotal role in shaping the future of Kemin** by overseeing the research and development of new products within our Animal Health & Nutrition business in the EMENA Region.

**R&D Director will serve as a bridge** between customer needs, marketing strategies, and innovation, making a substantial contribution to the company's growth.

**We are Kemin**

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and têxtile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

**Responsibilities**:
As Research and Development Director (R&D Director), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Kemin by overseeing the research and development of new products within our Animal Health & Nutrition business in the EMENA Region
**. **The R&D Director will serve as a bridge between customer needs, marketing strategies, and innovation, making a substantial contribution to the company's growth.

**What**
**you’ll**
**be doing**:
As R&D Director you will be in at the helm of the EMENA R&D department with the following key responsibilities:

- Strategy:_
- Develop and implement the company's R&D strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives.
- Ensure all research and product development activities uphold Kemin's Vision and Mission
- Product Development:_
- Act as the liaison between customers and the company to develop sustainable products in line with the ESG concept.
- Lead product development with a customer-centric approach
- Drive innovation in cost reduction and product efficacy, particularly within core platforms.
- Foster a culture of innovation within the R&D team, encouraging creative thinking and collaboration.
- Resources, Management, and Connections:_
- Allocate all resources effectively to support R&D initiatives.
- Manage research projects from conception to completion
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align R&D efforts with market needs and production capabilities.
- Build a robust scientific network with external institutions to continually acquire new expertise and stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive products, opening doors to fresh opportunities for innovation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and intellectual property laws in all R&D activities.

Qualifications:
Experienced
**R&D manager** with a PhD in (bio)chemistry, microbiology, organic chemistry or comparable discipline, who is
**passionate**
**about**
**innovation,** product development and understands business needs and is
**able to**
**meet the needs.**
- Extensive experience in managing a research lab in an international environment.
- ** Strong people management skills** to lead and motivate the research team.
- A deep sense of curiosity and a **passion for innovation.**:

- High-level experience in multifunctional project management and experimental design.
- A strong customer focus and the** ability to support business needs.**
- Proficiency in budgeting and cost calculations.
- ** Excellent** verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.
- The ability to persuade and make decisions based on facts and technical arguments.
- Experience with production scale-up.
- Fluent in English and another European language
- A strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize effectively.

**What’s**
**in it for you**:
At Kemin Industries, we're committed to providing a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for driving R&D excellence and innovation, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to the future of Animal Health & Nutrition in the EMENA Region. We offer you:

- **
A competitive financial package**:In addition to your salary, we offer a bonus opportunity, and fringe additional benefits.
- ** Continued learning opportunities**:Kemin offers tuition reimbursement a launched a corporate university, LinkedIn Learning with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
- ** The chance to give back to our world**:Through our foundation of

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