Global Director, Probiotics & Fibers Platforms - Any ADM US office

Archer Daniels Midland • Kennesaw, GA

2d

About The Position

The Global Platform Director – Probiotics + Fibers is pivotal in driving market-back innovation, product execution, and lifecycle management. The role entails building and executing short and long-term product strategy via internal innovation and inorganic growth

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in product management or related roles within the microbiome or related health and wellness sector.
• Can demonstrate understanding of microbiome science and product development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from concept to commercialization across multiple functions and stakeholders, including establishing timelines, metrics, and KPIs.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to align product strategy with overall Health & Wellness objectives and develop comprehensive product roadmaps.
• Experience in monitoring financial performance and ROI for microbiome product portfolios.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining industry partnerships, scouting new microbiome technologies, and exploring make vs. buy alternatives.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to microbiome products, including safety assessments and compliance.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex microbiome-related technical information into layman’s terms for broader understanding and effectively communicate project status to leadership.
• Strong background in driving market-back innovation by identifying consumer needs, leveraging emerging microbiome technologies, and developing compelling business cases.
• Experience in building and protecting intellectual property within the microbiome industry.
• Experience working in and across global teams

Nice To Haves

• Ideally the candidate will have probiotic and fibers specific experience and experience developing these ingredients for dietary supplements, food, beverage, and pet.

Responsibilities

• Drive Market-Back Innovation: Identify consumer needs and portfolio gaps within the probiotics and fibers space, leverage emerging microbiome technologies, develop compelling business cases, and set value price targets.
• Manage Product Lifecycle: Align product strategies with overall Health & Wellness objectives, develop and oversee the product roadmap, monitor financial performance, and streamline the product portfolio.
• Create External Partnerships: Gather competitive intelligence on microbiome innovations, scout new microbiome technologies, build and protect intellectual property, and explore strategic partnerships.
• Lead Product Execution: Manage approved microbiome projects, establish timelines and KPIs, ensure launch readiness, and support post-launch sales efforts.
• Communicate Effectively: Translate complex microbiome-related technical information into layman’s terms for broader understanding.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Additional benefits include:
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees