Dairy Sustainability Innovator

7 days ago

ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Fonterra Full time
About the Role

Fonterra, a pioneering dairy co-operative, is seeking a visionary Chief Science Officer to lead its groundbreaking Kowbucha initiative. This innovative fermentation-based solution aims to improve productivity and reduce methane emissions in dairy calves and cows.

The successful candidate will be at the helm of groundbreaking trials, navigating regulatory landscapes, and overseeing the science and product development that will bring Kowbucha to market. As a strategic leader, you will drive meaningful change with a dedicated team and ensure our solutions are scientifically robust and commercially impactful.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Scientific Development: Oversee Kowbucha's product discovery and development pipeline, driving commercial success for novel animal health, nutrition, and wellbeing solutions.
  • Lead a talented R&D team to meet business needs.
  • Ensure Scientific Credibility: Maintain high standards of scientific rigor across all Kowbucha research programs and products.
  • External Scientific Engagement: Build relationships and profile for Kowbucha within the scientific and animal nutrition science communities.
  • Drive Commercial Viability: Identify and prioritise valuable bacterial cultures and probiotics, evaluate complementary technologies, and foster strategic partnerships to enhance Kowbucha's development portfolio.

We are looking for a visionary scientist with a passion for sustainable agriculture and an impressive track record driving research from lab to market. With a PhD in Microbiology, Rumen Microbiology, Cellular Bioscience or related field and ideally research experience in livestock, you have a record of achievement in applied scientific research. Your leadership skills are crucial as you guide cross-functional teams and cultivate partnerships with external scientific collaborators.

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