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Biotics Platform Manager H&W
Job Description: The Role We are seeking an experienced Biotics Platform Manager, APAC to play a critical role in the successful commercialization of microbiome solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. This role is responsible for developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps for microbiome ingredients, technologies, and solutions aligned with both global platform priorities and regional business objectives. The incumbent will lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for ADM Health & Wellness (H&W) in APAC, driving localization, pipeline growth, and commercial success across the region.
Your Responsibilities 1. Product Strategy & Portfolio Development • Drive the success of assigned microbiome platforms across APAC, including product positioning, portfolio strategy, value proposition development, and commercial impact. • Translate global microbiome platform strategies into regional growth opportunities and localized market execution plans. • Build microbiome product knowledge and commercial capabilities across APAC and China teams through structured training programs, tools, and resources. • Partner closely with the APAC Product Marketing Lead to influence global platform strategies by incorporating regional market insights, customer requirements, and competitive intelligence. 2. Commercialization & New Product Introduction (NPI) • Champion the microbiome NPI process across APAC and sub-regions, ensuring successful product adoption and localization. • Develop compelling value propositions and commercialization plans for new products and technologies. • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, CD&D, Regulatory Affairs, Category Marketing, Supply Chain, and S&OP to achieve key launch milestones. • Monitor, track, and report NPI progress, business impact, and performance metrics to key stakeholders. 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Serve as the primary link between the Global Product Marketing team and regional cross-functional teams. • Ensure product claims, technical positioning, and commercialization strategies align with local customer and market needs. • Support microbiome product training initiatives across APAC. • Represent the platform at industry conferences, trade shows, customer events, and technical engagements. 4. Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights • Conduct market, industry, and competitive analyses to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and market gaps. • Capture and communicate the "Voice of the Market" and customer insights to relevant internal stakeholders. • Monitor developments in microbiome science, ingredient innovation, and consumer health trends to support strategic decision-making. 5. Customer Engagement • Participate in customer meetings to introduce new products, ingredients, technologies, and solutions. • Gather customer feedback and market insights to support continuous product improvement and portfolio development. • Collaborate with sales teams to support strategic customer opportunities and business growth initiatives. 6. Communications & Content Development • Partner with the APAC Product Marketing Lead to develop internal and external communication materials. • Support the creation of marketing tools, product presentations, technical content, and customer-facing materials to enhance market adoption.
: Qualifications & Experience 1. Education • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Business, or a related discipline. • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) is preferred. 2. Experience • Minimum 8 years of experience in product management, product marketing, commercialization, or platform management within the health, nutrition, food ingredients, dietary supplements, or microbiome industry. • Experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and cross-functional commercialization projects. • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and market dynamics within dietary supplements, food, beverage, and health & wellness sectors. 3.Technical & Professional Skills • Strong understanding of microbiome science, microbiology, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and related consumer health trends. • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional leadership capabilities. • Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both customers and internal teams. • Customer-focused, proactive, and results-oriented mindset. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment. 4.Languages & Other Requirements • Fluent in English, both written and verbal. • Additional Asian language proficiency (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, etc.) is highly desirable. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools. • International experience within APAC, Europe, or North America is a strong advantage.
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