Director of Innovation - Land O'Lakes Inc.
Arden Hills, MN 55112
About the Job
We are seeking an innovative and dynamic leader for the Director of Innovation at Winfield United. In this role you'll drive innovation by leading a cutting-edge R&D team to develop and commercialize new, differentiated, and disruptive products programs and services. In this pivotal role you'll drive the strategic direction for our R&D efforts in alignment with business strategy to contribute to the advancement and sustainability of global agriculture.
This role is based in our Winfield United Innovation center in River Falls, WI, about 30 mins from the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
- Develops and drives a 5-year strategy based on current and future capabilities in conjunction with business partners
- Develops and aligns challenging yet achievable goals to drive strategic direction for Winfield United business
- Manages annual R&D budget to deliver outcomes tied to 5-year strategy development plan
- Leads scouting efforts for new technology and innovation for domestic and international businesses
- Collaborates with marketing & sales leaders to align on innovation priorities and resources
- Pivots in real time allowing delivery of outcomes aligned to marketing and sales plan in face of technical challenges
- Develops and maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to build strong collaboration
- Drives communication effectively with team, peers, and leadership
- Effectively communicates complex scientific concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Leads with an empowering style to drive engagement and collaboration across species and business units to drive Winfield United's strategy
- Actively manages team culture and develops talent across R&D
Qualifications
- M.S. degree in relevant scientific discipline and 10+ years of proven leadership experience in agricultural research and development
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
- Demonstrated success in bringing new products from concept to market
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
- Strong project management skills and ability to drive results in a dynamic environment
- Deep understanding of modern agricultural practices, technologies, and industry trends as well as knowledge of competitive companies, products and services
A relocation package will be available for candidates who would require it.
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.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
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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