Livestock & Aquaculture Microbiome Manager

Livestock & Aquaculture Microbiome Manager

The Health & Wellness division is part of ADM’s global Nutrition business, encompassing Human & Animal Nutrition and Health & Wellness (Human, Pets & Animal) divisions.

The Global Health & Wellness R&D team operates across six locations — North America, Spain, Ireland, England, Switzerland, and China — and focuses on developing cutting-edge, science-based products that advance well-being.

The successful candidate will report to the Microbiome Health & Wellness R&D Centre Director and be based in Lausanne, Switzerland. This role plays a key part in driving Livestock and Aquaculture Microbiome projects, developing innovative, science-based wellness ingredients that will differentiate ADM in global markets.

• Manage the Livestock & Aquaculture Microbiome project pipeline for our global segments.
• Coordinate multiple project teams to deliver the product roadmap to market.
• Leverage your expertise and collaborate across technical areas to define product requirements for new applications, coordinate Livestock & Aquaculture Zootechnical and clinical studies, and ensure effective data transfer to the business.
• Be responsible for the on-time and on-budget delivery of all research projects related to Livestock & Aquaculture Microbiome, working closely with colleagues in R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, marketing, and commercial functions.
• Collaborate with the Animal Nutrition division and related R&D functions to align strategies and development priorities.
• Support products throughout their life cycle via a Stage-Gate Process, including ideation, development, market launch, and on-market retention.
• Contribute to building deep expertise in Livestock & Aquaculture Microbiome, representing ADM in customer interactions, scientific collaborations, and conferences.
• Proactively identify, manage, and plan for product development risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support the growth of ADM’s external R&D ecosystem, developing high-level research projects with reliable partners, including scientists and customers.

• Ph.D. in Animal Sciences, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Veterinary Research, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Feed Industry R&D, ideally with direct experience in Microbiome solutions, including Biotics (e.g., Probiotics, Prebiotics).
• 3+ years of experience managing research and product development pipelines.
• Strong data-driven approach to project ideation, planning, prioritization, and execution.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for biotics development.
• Proven innovator, with a track record of developing new ideas through collaboration and translating strategic direction into actionable results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated executive-level communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and international).

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes, and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern, flexible work environment.
• Room for innovation and growth, with the opportunity to shape your own career path.
• A company culture that promotes continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent career opportunities within a world-leading nutrition company.