Senior R&D Manager (Finance)
Senior R&D Manager
It's closer to the Twin Cities metro area than you think! Only 17 miles over the MN/WI border.
Job Summary:
Lead the Product Development Chemistry team, developing long-term strategies for research, development, and innovation. Oversee solutions for various product lines including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, plant nutrition, adjuvants, plant growth regulators, bio-stimulants, and seed care. Ensure projects are properly resourced and completed on schedule, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Work collaboratively to create an innovative R&D pipeline and initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Chemistry Team Lead (30%):
- Provide leadership and vision for research and development strategies.
- Direct formulation processes for various products.
- Coordinate with relevant staff and integrate new products and technologies.
- Optimize R&D procedures and techniques.
Resource Management (30%):
- Train and supervise chemists to enhance their skills and develop an innovative pipeline.
- Optimize resources within the Innovation Center.
- Develop research strategies and manage budgets.
- Interface with key ingredient suppliers.
Process Management (20%):
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in chemistry activities.
- Prioritize projects, plan efficient workflows, and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Investigate and improve procedures and processes.
Communications (20%):
- Ensure effective communication within the chemistry group and cross-functionally.
- Support product launch and market development through effective communication channels.
- Serve as a key contact for industry partners and participate in professional activities.
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree in chemistry, desired MS or PhD degree in chemistry.
- Proven leadership and innovation skills.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional group setting.
- Strategic mind set and business acumen
- Excellent communication skills with internal and external partners.
- 10 years of laboratory and agricultural R&D experience.
- Diverse formulation knowledge and expertise in various chemistries and analytical methods.
- Knowledge of lab processes, OSHA requirements, and industry standards.
- Ability to work from the River Falls, WI Innovation Center
Competencies & Other Skills:
- Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills.
- Effective relationship management and communication.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new programs.
- Critical thinking, project management and customer focus.
- Advanced technical and professional knowledge in plant nutrition, seed treatment, agronomy, and ag business.
- Achievement-oriented and effective in developing others.
Salary range: $138,720 - $208,080 (i n most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges)
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About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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