China Regional Innovation Leader

Nutreco; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Nutreco, via its Trouw Nutrition unit, is building a flagship China open-innovation hub in Hangzhou. We are seeking a Regional Head of Innovations China to lead the agenda on the ground, shaping omics, sensors and AI data strategies, and coordinating university and industry partnerships.

You will report to the Managing Director of Global Innovation, drive trials and governance, manage budgets and timelines, and represent Nutreco with academia, government, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in animal nutrition, animal science, veterinary medicine, or a related life-science discipline.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, spoken and written.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to the Hangzhou area.
• 10+ years of relevant experience across industry R&D and/or academia–industry collaboration.
• Proven record of building partnerships and leading cross-functional, cross-cultural work.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and leadership for China’s precision livestock nutrition innovation agenda and coordinate the open innovation hub anchored at Westlake University.
• Act as the senior on-the-ground representative of Global Innovation, translating global strategy into local delivery.
• Build and deepen relationships with academic and industry partners and manage calls for proposals anchored at Westlake.
• Shape the local omics, sensor, and AI/big-data strategy in collaboration with global leads and internal laboratories.
• Oversee design and execution of animal efficacy and product-registration trials and validation-farm studies with partners.
• Lead technology and start-up scouting in China; organize pitch meetings and evaluate collaboration or investment opportunities.
• Bridge China and global R&D teams, ensuring alignment, knowledge flow, and governance; manage budgets, timelines, and reporting.

Education

PhD in animal nutrition / life sciences

Job description

Nutreco, via its Trouw Nutrition unit, is building a flagship China open-innovation hub in Hangzhou. We are seeking a Regional Head of Innovations China to lead the agenda on the ground, shaping omics, sensors and AI data strategies, and coordinating university and industry partnerships.

You will report to the Managing Director of Global Innovation, drive trials and governance, manage budgets and timelines, and represent Nutreco with academia, government, and industry partners.