Global Portfolio Manager, Aquaculture

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Being responsible for the sales and profitability of our aquaculture biosolutions globally within our existing partnership with Merck MSD
• Explore business development opportunities in a variety of aquatic species including shrimp, salmon, and other relevant species
• Act as the key opinion leader within Novonesis representing the broader aquaculture industry and utilize this knowledge to work closely with R&D and regional commercial and TS teams to drive innovation pipeline development and sales
• Plan prioritizes and schedule technical support activities, work hand in hand with sales team to support the team to achieve budget by excellent technical service.
• Prepare robust 5 year plan process, budget cycle, and CAPEX plan in conjunction with the regions
• Develop business cases for portfolio-related investments and gain approval through the relevant governing bodies
• Coordinate the Pipeline and Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process, develop business cases and early-stage assessments for new initiatives
• Stay abreast of market trends, consumer behavior, and technological advancements. Incorporate innovative ideas and best practices into portfolio management to maintain a competitive edge
• Products positioning, value propositions, strategic pricing, profitability, segmentation, value funnel, product roadmaps, competitor and market analysis, and define and implement market research projects
• In conjunction with global and regional marketing teams, develop branding and brand plans for all strategic products in the portfolio, refreshing as needed
• Prepare global product launch kits and events and support product launches in key countries

To succeed you must hold:

• Have a B.S in scientific or commercial field such as biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, finance or other related sciences with 7-10 years of global experience in aquaculture or other animal production models
• M.B.A or PhD with 5 years of practical experience in aquaculture is preferred
• Ability to prioritize and distill complex tasks related to regional execution plans, regulatory, and technical in order to drive the business
• Be able to work well in a global context including amongst a wide diversity of cultures and languages.
• Technical aptitude of microbial and enzyme solutions
• Organize and analyze studies with contract research organizations in cooperation with Application Research and regional Technical Service teams
• Be willing and able to travel globally to trade shows, customer farms in major markets of China, SEA, India, LATAM, and EU

"Please note: Our internal recruitment system will be undergoing updates until April 30. As a result, you may experience a longer wait time until then. Additionally, if you apply between April 7 and April 23, please be aware that you will not receive an immediate confirmation of your application." we apologies for the inconvenience. 

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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