Manager, Colors R&D- Erlanger, KY
ADM Research & Development
This is a full-time exempt position, on site

ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company, has an opening for a Manager, Colors R&D, at our Research Center located in Erlanger, Kentucky.

We are looking for a highly motivated color subject matter expert to lead the color ingredient research. The successful candidate will assume responsibility in a central leadership position within ADM research. She/He will lead the design and the execution of the global color ingredient research pipeline, in alignment with business growth ambition. This position will report to the Director R&D Flavors, Colors and Delivery Technologies.

Job purpose
In this role, the Manager, Colors R&D, will propose and lead color R&D projects to develop new and/or improved natural color solutions in alignment with business goals. This role requires a proven track record of strong color R&D expertise and successful development of colors solutions from bench to larger scale.
The Manager will lead a global color team, provide key input to our color strategy through horizon scanning and evaluation of emerging technical solutions and capabilities in the color innovation space. The incumbent will also play a key role in sharing technical knowledge across the organization and mentoring other colleagues.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the global color team.

• Plan, organize and execute research and development projects to explore and develop new and/or improved natural color solutions aligned with business ambition and in compliance with our stage gate project management process.

• Identify technical gaps and potential opportunities in the color innovation space in partnership with Business, Product Development, Regulatory, Procurement etc.

• Horizon-scan and evaluate emerging color solutions, recommend and build relevant technical capabilities. Identify potential intellectual property.

• Responsible for R&D color lab equipment and lab/workplace safety. Make recommendations for capital project investment. Comply with local trainings and safety documentation.

• Contribute to culture of excellent communication, information sharing, collaboration and relationships within and outside R&D.

• Provide input and guidance to team members regarding lab procedures and techniques. Mentor and upskill other colleagues.

Job specifications/qualifications

• PhD. and 8+ years or Masters and 11+ years of industry experience in Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related fields including 5+ years in color research.

• Strong knowledge of color science and color stabilization techniques and how to apply them to develop new color solutions for food and beverage applications

• Proven experience in project management including the development of color solutions from ideation/benchtop to production scale

• Knowledge of Regulatory bodies

• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with global teams with strong communication skills

• Experience working in accordance with good laboratory practices and adhere to safety standards and practices.

• Ability to deliver clear, compelling, and effective technical presentations to audiences that include but are not limited to management, commercial teams, customers, research teams and other stakeholders

• Proficient in standard computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint).

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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