92116BR

Job Title:

Associate Director, Microbiome Regulatory Science - Kennesaw, GA

Department/Function:

Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Security

Job Description:

Associate Director Microbiome - Decatur, IL; Chicago, IL: Erlanger, KY; Kennesaw, GA; or other ADM Location

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and deployment of Regulatory Science strategies for biotics and other functional ingredients across all market segments, and regions. This includes developing and providing scientific input to ingredient permissibility, safety, efficacy, claims, and other relevant information.

• Develop and drive enterprise-wide Regulatory Science/Scientific Affairs communications to internal stakeholders for microbiome solution ingredients (live and inactivated microorganisms, and their derivates), and across different market segments including Food, Feed, Pharma, Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics, Biopesticides and Biocontrol agents applications.

• Develop internal guidelines addressing regulatory and scientific requirements for global microbiome ingredient safety and efficacy substantiation. In addition, manage and facilitate global regulatory submissions and approvals for market expansion, as needed.

• Provide ADM’s Senior Leadership with relevant and up-to-date status on support for ADM’s microbiome solutions portfolio.

• Represent Regulatory & Scientific Affairs representation on ADM’s Health and Wellness Clinical Trials Board (CTB), ensuring ADM’s clinical trial strategy for is aligned with the RSA global microbiome strategy. In addition, review and provide feedback on clinical trial protocols and publications.

• Track regulatory and scientific competitive intelligence, horizon scanning, and regulatory trend reports for microbiome solution ingredients and ensure business awareness of relevant risks and opportunities that may impact portfolio today or in the future.

• Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Government Relations, and R&D to develop and support the execution of internal and external advocacy strategies targeting microbiome solution ingredients. Lead ADM’s representation at national, regional and global industry trade associations and conferences on microbiome (IPA, CRN, CHPA, GPA, IPA Europe, PRI, HFMA, ILSI, ISAPP, CMA, ALANUR, ABIAD). Strive for global regulatory harmonization and visible leadership for ADM in trade associations and industry group discussions.

• Support RSA’s due diligence for ADM’s global Mergers & Acquisitions and Joint Venture projects connected with ADM’s Microbiome Solution Ingredients.

• Provide regulatory/scientific affairs expertise into 1ADM and other similar global process projects for relevant regions.

• In partnership with R&D and Marketing, provide relevant Scientific Affairs support to internal and external marketing communications, ensuring alignment and compliance across all business units and market segments.

Qualifications:

• MS in microbiology or related science.

• 10+ years experience supporting safety, efficacy, clinical, scientific claims substantiation, labeling, etc of biotic and functional ingredients. Experience with probiotics and prebiotics is desirable.

• Basic understanding of manufacturing and global regulatory frameworks.

• Experience managing scientific dossiers for global registrations.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

92116BR

City:

Kennesaw

State:

GA - Georgia

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.