Act as the technical leader of Aquaculture in China. Provide strategic and practical guidance in the operation of formulation, R&D, and technical work management for Skretting China.
I. Technical Management
Develop, drive, and implement the Nutreco China strategies in the technical/formulation context
Lead, develop, and optimize formulation solutions with internal and external resources to ensure Skretting China's competitive advantage in the formulation area
Collaborate with global, regional, and local teams to successfully transfer global know-how to local expertise and product in technical areas
Align with global development needs, complete the relevant technical tasks, and promote technical innovation
Make the annual planning and resource budget, and control the formulation of the company in accordance with corporate standards
Set the technical standard, quality standard, and portfolio for products, complying with the feed regulations and the relevant government laws
Ensure the qualified raw materials and output of production are in line with the formulation design
II. R&D
Actively develop with your team and the Global Marketing portfolio managers in R&D/innovation portfolio
Act as a delegated sponsor in R&D studies and comply with the rules and guidelines of the Stage-Gate process
Be accountable for the R&D activities in the innovation portfolio and for the budget, planning, and quality of the output
Assure appropriate resources for the projects and keep track of the progress, and be responsible for the in- and external progress reporting
Establish and maintain good relationships regarding techniques with government administration and the third-party R&D academy & institutes
III. Business Support
Investigate new market demand, new formulation, and raw materials, and customize feed and feeding technologies to fit the business opportunities
Support the sales team's need for technical information, provide technical training and guidance to both the sales team and customers, and enhance the sales team's understanding of the technology and strengthen their confidence
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a strategic leader who is accountable, collaborative, and ready to Own this role. You should have deep expertise in aquaculture nutrition, strong technical leadership, and the ability to translate global innovation into local impact.
You'll also need
Master's or PhD in Aquaculture, Animal Science, or related field
Proven experience in technical management, formulation, and R&D within aquaculture or animal nutrition
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Fluency in English and Chinese, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
What you'll receive
In addition, you will receive
Competitive remuneration package
Supplementary medical insurance
Gifts for different holidays
Annual leaves based on the local law and company leaves
Opportunities for further learning and professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV group
An inclusive, international culture and a dynamic working environment
Our organisation:
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, ma
Additional Information
Job Description:
Technical Director-Aquaculture
Technology/R&D
Zhuhai, China
Full-time
Why join us
Get ready to Own innovation and impact as a Technical Director at Skretting, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is driving sustainable aquaculture worldwide. Join us in this strategic role-as Representative of China for the global technical community for Skretting-and Own your expertise, Own your innovation, and Own your legacy.
Nutreco · Zhuhai