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
Regional Head of Innovation (Strategy & Ecosystem Building)
Builds
Academic-industry partnerships, omics/sensor/AI data programs, and field-proven nutritional solutions
Domain
Animal nutrition, precision livestock farming, omics, sensors, AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | client delivery
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
Precision nutrition expertise, omics/sensors/AI knowledge, China regulatory ecosystem network, animal trial design experience
Technologies
omics, sensors, AI, big data
Responsibilities
Lead the precision livestock nutrition innovation agenda in China; build relationships with academic and industry partners; shape local omics, sensor, and AI strategy; oversee animal efficacy and product-registration trials; lead technology and start-up scouting; bridge China and global R&D teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership