Senior Scientist Ruminants
Senior Scientist Ruminants
Location: Europe
Hybrid
Join the most innovative company in Animal Nutrition & Health and Sustainability as a Senior Ruminants Scientist at dsm-firmenich in our Bovaer team.
As our Senior Ruminants Scientist, you will lead ruminant research activities with internal and external academic and commercial partners globally. As part of a cross-functional team, you will design a research program to successfully register and introduce Bovaer as a potentially societal game-changing product that significantly reduces enteric methane emissions from ruminants.
DEI Statement
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities:
Working for dsm-firmenich means the opportunity to really contribute to improving people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. In the role as our Senior Ruminants Scientist, your key responsibilities will be:
- Hold scientific responsibility in a global, cross-functional project team to design, monitor and document the research program leading to successful global registration and market introduction of a societal game-changing product which significantly reduces enteric methane output of ruminants
- Have scientific responsibility and project lead for ruminant trials with external partners (universities, research institutes, CROs and commercial partners)
- Participate in scientific publications (abstracts, peer review papers, media/ communication articles) and be present for internal & external presentations/ trainings & technical support
- Provide scientific support of marketing & sales forces at customer events and visits, scientific workshops, etc
- Ensure availability of state-of-the-art scientific information whilst you continue to build and maintain a strong network in the respective scientific community
We bring:
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
- International environment in a dynamic growing affiliate and be part of a multi-cultural European team.
You bring:
- Ph.D degree in at least one of the follow areas: Animal Nutrition and Health, Veterinarian science, Animal Science/ Nutrition, Rumen microbiology, animal science skills in dairy and beef and/or digestive physiology or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in a relevant research arena (academic and/or industry) in sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions and enteric methane reduction
- Scientific responsibility in a global, cross-functional project team to design, monitor and document the research program leading to successful global registration and market introduction of a societal game-changing product which significantly reduces enteric methane output of ruminants
- Strong project & trials management skills
- Proven ability to design and remotely supervise research trials to interpret, discuss, write and present research results and reports
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with external partners and to drive work without relying upon a hierarchical relationship
- Ability to convey complex scientific ideas and concepts in a clear manner
- Flexibility for business travel (domestic and international)
- English language skills both verbal and written. French/ Spanish would be an added value
- Statistical Analysis Skills
- Previous working experience in the fields of sustainability or Greenhouse gas emissions
- Knowledge about products/feed additive registration requirements, related experience/ exposure (desirable)
Equal opportunities commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.