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%.
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