Global Aquaculture Field Application Scientist

IMV Technologies Group; Angoulême; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

A leading biotechnologies firm is seeking a motivated Global Aquaculture Field Application Scientist based in France. This role involves providing technical support to marketing and R&D teams in aquaculture reproduction technologies, conducting field trials, and delivering customer training. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or veterinary qualification and at least 3 years of relevant R&D experience. Strong communication skills in English and a willingness to travel up to 50% are essential. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in R&D positions.
• In-depth knowledge of salmonid reproduction or nutrition.
• Experience in field trial experimental design and data analyses.

Responsabilités

• Deliver pre and post-sales support in reproductive biotechnologies.
• Conduct field trials for R&D product validation.
• Provide continuous support to Sales, R&D, and marketing teams.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Formation

PhD or Veterinary qualification

Description du poste

Global Aquaculture Field Application Scientist

25.03.2025

IMV Group

Created in 1963 and based in L'Aigle, France, IMV Technologies is the World Leader in animal reproductive biotechnologies. The Group has a dominant position in both the bovine and swine segments from gamete harvesting, analysis, packaging, freezing to insemination. The IMV group also has a strong presence in aquaculture, equine and other markets. The Group is committed to contribute to the preservation of the genetics of endangered species like the Great Panda in China.

Through its subsidiary Cryo Biosystems, IMV Technologies is also present since 1987 in the human reproduction and biobanking sector, applying its expertise in embryo vitrification and sperm freezing for medically assisted procreation procedures or cryo‑preservation solutions for the biobanking of biological samples.

In 2021, the Group achieved a turnover of €135M and double‑digit EBITDA ratio with a strong resilience in the COVID19 crisis environment. Since its creation the Group has always experienced sustained growth and a high level of profitability. Based in France, with subsidiaries in 9 countries (Brazil, China, India, Ireland, Netherlands, UK, United States, Spain, South Africa), and 3 representation offices (Germany, Italy, Russia) and an extensive network of distributors in more than 120 countries, IMV Technologies generates 88% of its turnover outside France. The Group has seven production sites located in 5 countries (France, UK, Spain, Netherlands, China. The Group has over 650 employees, including 240 in France, 160 in China and 100 in the UK.

In addition to its organic development, IMV Technologies has been expanding its portfolio of activities and services through highly targeted acquisitions of either complementary businesses such as insemination endoscopy equipment (Herritech – 2015), ultrasound imaging (BCF & ECM - 2017), Swine Post Cervical AI (Tecnovet - 2020), technologies such as fish egg selection (GenetiRate - 2021) or manufacturing to strengthen the core business regionalization / localization such as the China Nelson Factory (2015).

The growth ambition is strong, aiming for a turnover of €200m within 5 years and a continuously improved high level of profitability. To ensure its scalability and strengthen its process and organisation, the group has initiated different transformation programs in commercial efficiency, supply chain, quality and finance & IT systems. To support the growth and these transformations, a specific focus is done on Lean to build the IMV Business System (IBS) and HR to set up a global HR strategy.

The Group started its fourth LBO in 2021 with Montagu Private Equity, that took over from Qualium Investissement, which was shareholder since 2014. More than 80% of the Group's managers are shareholders and hold about 15% of the capital.

The Group's Management Committee has been chaired by Alain de Lambilly since January 2020. At his side, within the management committee: CFO, CHRO, Marketing Director, R&D and Quality Director, Industrial Director, Imaging Director, Farm Animal Sales Director, Human Reproduction Sales Director and the Subsidiary or Country General Managers.

Location

• Hybrid (Based in L’Aigle Normandy, Angouleme - FR, or Bellshill - Scotland)

Position in Organization

• Part of the global Commercial organisation, in the Field Application team with strong links and common goals with Marketing and R&D organisations.
• Reporting to Global Field Application Director

Direct reports

None stated.

Position Summary and Key accountabilities

IMV Technologies is looking for a Global Aqua Field Application Scientist, motivated by being the scientific reference in the field of Aquaculture reproduction biotechnologies. The goal is to support both Marketing, Sales and R&D for demonstrating our products value and biological impact in the aquaculture range.

Within the Field Application team, the Global Aquaculture Field Application Scientist is responsible for Aquaculture species:

• For delivering pre and post‑sales support by providing biological support and innovative training in Reproductive biotechnologies (particularly semen cryopreservation, ultrasound scanning and egg sorting)
• For conducting field trials for validating R&D products that meets internal field trial procedure and industry best practice
• A continuous support for Sales, R&D and marketing teams and occasionally, Customer Care, Quality and Technical Service.
• Designing protocols and supervising and conducting trials in the laboratory, or in broodstock farms for R&D field trials. It also includes conducting statistical analyses, writing scientific publications and vulgarized reports, and participating in decisions about the continuation of projects. The position works closely with R&D and Marketing Project Managers to validate product launches and during the different phases of a project.
• Propose relevant improvements or new products to Marketing and R&D.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise field trials worldwide.
• Provide accurate information, resolving customer issues promptly.
• Deliver training to customers and to collaborators.
• Stay informed about the market, new products and customers inquiries.
• Work and prioritize requests autonomously to meet annual objectives and deadlines.
• Ensure an excellent company brand image and personal safety.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of field application processes.

The Person

• Nationality: Open
• Languages: Fluent English is mandatory
• A PhD or Veterinary qualification
• Experience in the field of aquaculture reproduction or nutrition.

Previous Experience and skills

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in R&D positions
• In-depth knowledge of salmonid reproduction or nutrition
• Experience in field trial experimental design and data analyses

Bonus or preferred

• Experience in troubleshooting and demonstration or equipment installation

Personal Characteristics

• A collaborative individual with demonstrated experience collaborating across team and with other departments
• You are customer‑oriented, with strong problem‑solving skills
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to face customer issues
• Synthetic and clear in written and verbal communication. Able to deliver scientific and vulgarized facts.
• Y are committed to meeting your commitments and deadlines, to intervene directly on the destiny of an innovative company.
• A team player
• At ease with complex prioritizations and multitasking
• Willingness to take ownership
• Able to travel up to 50% mainly in Nordics countries (Scotland, Norway) and Chile.

The candidate behaviour should be in line with IMV’s values and leadership anchors

• Chart the course
  • Moves strategy to action
  • Leads in a global environment
• Leads through Lean
  • Champions continuous improvement
  • Drives for Results
• Build people, team & organization
  • Creates followership through collaboration
  • Builds strong, effective and diverse organizations
• Drive innovation and growth
  • Listens and responds to customer needs
  • Encourages balanced risk taking to advance innovation
  • Consistently uses sound judgment
  • Operates with transparency and is trusted