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%. #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Associate R&D Director (Campo di Ne)
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