Global Director, Probiotics & Fibers Platforms - US office

Global Director, Probiotics & Fibers Platforms - Any ADM US office - Kennesaw, GA (preferred) Job Description

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.

• 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.

• Minimum of 10 years in product management or related roles within the microbiome or related health and wellness sector.
• Ideally the candidate will have probiotic and fibers specific experience and experience developing these ingredients for dietary supplements, food, beverage, and pet.
• 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.

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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long‑term incentive plan.

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