Ph3RD Director /h3 pYou stay in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) and travel regularly to Montaverner in Spain. /p pAre you ready to take up a Strategic RD leadership role to integrate multi-site formulation labs and shape the next phase of sustainable innovation? Then please, read on. /p h3About S.A. Ajinomoto OmniChem N.V /h3 pbAjinomoto Agro Solutions /b is the specialty agriculture business unit of the global bAjinomoto Group /b. With around 175 employees, the division combines the stability of a large multinational with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a medium-sized company. They operate two core businesses: TensioFix in Belgium, focusing on adjuvants and the transition to green surfactants, and a fast-growing biostimulant business in Spain. The company has experienced over 10% annual growth in the last five years and has the ambition to double its turnover by 2030. They offer a dynamic environment with significant room for maneuver and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. /p pbThe Team /b /p pThe successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 14 specialists spread across two main laboratories. The lab in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, consists of about 5 experienced professionals. The lab in Valencia, Spain, has a team of around 9 people with a mix of senior and junior profiles. This position is a member of the Agro Solutions Leadership Team and reports directly to the General Manager. The working language within the leadership team is English. They value collaboration and a straightforward, results‑oriented approach. /p h3Profile /h3 pFor this strategic role, you combine technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities. You recognize yourself in the following characteristics: /p ul liA strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in a leadership role. /li liStrong organizational skills, with the ability to structure processes and optimize team workloads effectively. /li liExperience in managing scientific or technical teams, preferably across multiple sites. /li liA collaborative mindset, with the ability to build bridges between different departments such as RD, innovation, and commercial teams. /li liEnjoys working in a dynamic and international environment. /li /ul pYour Qualifications /p ul liMinimum 5 years of experience leading complex formulation projects within an RD or innovation environment, including strategic decision‑making, team leadership, and laboratory oversight. /li liMaster’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Bioengineering, Agricultural Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. /li liProven experience in the chemical industry, preferably in sectors such as detergents, food ingredients, oil gas, agrochemicals, surfactants, or adjuvants. /li liFluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of French, Dutch, or Spanish is considered an asset. /li /ul h3Offer /h3 pThis is an opportunity to take on a high‑impact role within a fast‑growing and ambitious organization. You will have a high degree of autonomy and the chance to shape a key function for the future. In addition, they offer: /p ul liA competitive salary package /li liA company car. /li liA comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan, meal vouchers, health insurance, and a net expense allowance. /li liA full‑time, permanent contract. /li liThe opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that combines the stability of a multinational with the agility of a medium-sized business. /li /ul h3Location /h3 pYou stay in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) and travel regularly to Montaverner in Spain. This involves being present in the laboratory in Spain for one to two weeks per month. /p h3Respond /h3 pAjinomoto Agro Solutions has exclusively outsourced the Recruitment and Selection for the RD Director position to CeresRecruitment. For more information, you can contact Jan Palmaers at. More information about the organization can be found at their corporate website /p h3The application procedure /h3 ul liTelephone contact with a Ceres consultant. /li liPersonal interview with a Ceres consultant. /li liPresentation/introduction to the client. /li li1st interview with the client, this will be the HR-team. /li li2nd interview with the client with the Director Agro and VP Global Innovation. /li liJob offer. /li liAgreement on both sides? Congratulations on your new job. /li /ul pFor jobs or career and recruitment news in food and agri, follow us on social media! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr