About the role

Regional Principal Scientist working with dsm-firmenich to develop and implement scientific strategy for Animal Health in Europe. Collaboration with marketing and cross-functional teams to enhance products and visibility.

Responsibilities

Define and implement the Animal Health scientific strategy for monogastric animals, in line with marketing and sales strategy in this space.
Lead scientific competence and technical development and play a pivotal role in the training and mentoring of other scientists in your field of expertise.
Foster cross-functional collaboration by sharing knowledge and expertise with internal stakeholders (Fellow scientists, Precision services, sustainability, …), promoting best practices, and identifying new business opportunities.
Act as scientific lead in R&D project, in close collaboration with the project managers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure scientific excellence and translational relevance.
Support the existing products and services portfolio through interaction with marketing and sales team, scientific communities, customers and key opinion leaders.
Enhance scientific visibility scientific visibility of dsm-firmenich through publication in international peer-reviewed journal and participation in international events.

Globally recognized expertise in the field of Poultry Health/Veterinary Science (Swine experience on top is an advantage), with hand-on experience in developing and testing feed additives and/or veterinarian products
A solid scientific network of potential partners and collaborators that could be mobilized to answer R&D and marketing demands
A strong “can-do” attitude, with the ability to challenge the status quo and to offer new ideas, new approaches, new value propositions and to contribute to their execution
A solid understanding of Animal agriculture, its challenges and opportunities, and real vision as to how science could help address this
A highly collaborative attitude with the ability to operate within multiple teams as well as independently and to take initiative within agreed perimeter of responsibilities
Candidate must be fluent in English and able to travel. Veterinarian or PhD level is preferred, with at least 8 years of experience in the field.

A truly international mindset and culture, where global and regional activities are tightly linked
A dynamic environment where ambition can flourish, where opportunities are given and where good performance gets recognized
A strong scientific environment, with a thorough network of partners and solid internal resources, all aiming at providing new innovative solutions to our customers
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity