Regional Head of Innovations China
Core
Lead an open innovation hub in China to translate nutritional science, omics, sensors, and AI into validated precision livestock nutrition solutions.
Role type
Senior IC innovation director (strategy & partnerships)
Builds
Academic and industry partnerships, local omics/sensor/AI data programs, and field-proven nutritional solutions
Domain
Animal nutrition, precision livestock farming, omics, sensors, AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
PhD in animal nutrition/science/veterinary medicine, Mandarin Chinese (fluent), English (fluent), strategic leadership, partnership building, cross-cultural communication, technology scouting, program governance
Preferred skills
Familiarity with precision nutrition, omics, sensors, and AI in animal/agricultural science, established network in China's academic/agricultural/regulatory ecosystem, experience with animal trial design and product registration in China, prior leadership of R&D teams or programs
Technologies
omics, sensors, AI, big data
Responsibilities
Lead the precision livestock nutrition innovation agenda in China; build and manage relationships with academic and industry partners; shape the local omics, sensor, and AI strategy; oversee design and execution of animal efficacy and product-registration trials; lead technology and start-up scouting; bridge China and global R&D teams for alignment and governance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
