Associate R&D Director

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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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LocationIT-Veronella
Posted Date6 months ago(2/11/2026 6:15 AM)

Job ID 2026-11660

# Positions 1

Position Type Regular Full-Time

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