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.
 
What you'll do
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  
As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.
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

How and why to find out more  We can offer you a meaningful career where you'll take pride in the role you play every day in Feeding the Future. If you are interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential, and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #OwnIt

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

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, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.