Regional Technical Director

Adisseo France S.A.S; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading animal nutrition company is seeking a Regional Technical Director in France to shape and execute technical strategies across Europe. The candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, foster innovation, and ensure technical excellence aligned with business goals. Responsibilities include building relationships with key opinion leaders, collaborating across departments, and enhancing product positioning. Ideal candidates have a strong background in the animal feed industry, leadership experience, and a degree in relevant fields. The role fosters an inclusive and diverse culture with opportunities for career development.

Prestations

Care program

Vacation & paid time off

Profit-sharing and performance incentives

Continuous training and mentoring

Opportunity for innovation in a sustainable environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams with direct reports.
• Proven knowledge of animal physiology and health.
• Experience in designing and executing animal nutrition trials.

Responsabilités

• Provide visionary technical leadership across Europe.
• Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and industry influencers.
• Collaborate with sales and R&D to align product development with market.

Connaissances

Animal feed industry experience

Poultry and swine nutrition

Strong intercultural communication

Excellent written and spoken English

Leadership experience

Formation

Degree in Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Engineering, or Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

PhD is a plus

Description du poste

Overview

Welcome diversity and apply as you are! At Adisseo, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be.

By joining Adisseo, you will join committed people who make the difference every day to contribute to this challenge.

By joining Adisseo, you will integrate a dynamic international environment.

By joining Adisseo, you will discover a world full of opportunities for every stage of your career by being actor to your professional journey.

Missions of the job

Reporting directly to Regional Director EU, the Regional Technical Director, will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing technical strategies across the EU region. You will lead multidisciplinary technical teams (poultry, swine, and ruminants), foster innovation, and ensure technical excellence in alignment with business goals. Your work will directly support sales growth, customer satisfaction, and the development of a robust technical network.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide visionary technical leadership across Europe.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional technical teams with a customer-centric mindset.
• Define and implement innovative technical strategies aligned with regional business objectives.

Technical Support & Development

• Ensure sales and marketing teams are equipped with strong technical knowledge to communicate product value.
• Develop and execute tailored technical action plans for customers and partners.
• Represent the company at industry events, presenting product-specific technical insights.

Networking & Influence

• Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), consultants, and industry influencers.
• Act as a guest speaker and author technical publications to enhance industry presence.
• Develop and expand external networks to strengthen regional technical influence.

Innovation & R&D Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison between field operations and R&D, driving trials and adapting offerings to customer needs.
• Gather and communicate customer insights to R&D to align product development with market demands.
• Propose, implement, and oversee development trials for new specialties.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Strategic Business Units (SBUs), and Global Category Managers.
• Collaborate with HQ and regional teams to define and follow up on technical action plans.

Reporting & Communication

• Ensure comprehensive documentation and communication of trial results and technical activities.

Accountabilities

• Train internal and external stakeholders (sales, marketing, technical teams, distributors).
• Provide high-level technical services and support to customers and partners.
• Drive strategic technical initiatives to consolidate product positioning and customer value.

Internal & External Relationships

Internal

• HQ: Global Marketing, SBUs, Global Category Managers, Market Access, R&D, Labs, Global RTM Network.
• Regional: Area Managers, Sales Managers, Technical Advisors, Regional Category Managers, Technologists.

External

• Key Opinion Leaders, Global Key Accounts, Strategic Customers, Distributors, Agents.

Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Proven experience in:
  • Animal feed industry (formulation, nutrition, technical management).
  • Poultry and swine nutrition and husbandry.
  • Animal physiology and health.
  • Designing and executing animal nutrition trials.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, managing teams (at least 5 direct reports).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Soft Skills

• Strong intercultural communication.
• High adaptability in diverse environments.

Education

• Degree in Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Engineering, or Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• PhD is a plus.

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time job, home-office based in Europe.

• Inclusive & diverse Culture: Be part of a multicultural and global team of 62 nationalities, operating in 100+ countries, that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.
• Benefits:care program, vacation & paid time off, profit-sharing and performance incentives.
• Learning & Career Development:benefit from continuous training, mentoring, and learning programs, with equal access to career advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Sustainable and innovative company:work on meaningful projects using cutting-edge technology, with the freedom to innovate and make a real difference. Because we contribute to feeding 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option - it is our ambition.