We are now seeking a Head of Commercialisation – FDL Products to lead and shape our commercialisation strategy across the UK and support the wider EMEA region. This role could be based at either of our sites in Stafford, Walden or Wapping.
This is a leadership position responsible for owning and driving the commercialisation process end-to-end. You will play a critical role in scaling innovation from concept through to full production, ensuring excellence in execution, compliance, and customer delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and actively support ADM’s nutrition expansion strategy across the UK and EMEA
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Own, develop, and continuously improve the commercialisation process
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Manage project pipelines, resource allocation, and team involvement in trials and first productions
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Take full responsibility for regulatory and compliance aspects of commercialisation activities
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Collaborate closely with CD&D, commercial teams, production, quality, and technical stakeholders
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Establish clear and effective ways of working with production sites and technical teams
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Lead internal and external scale-ups, ensuring on-time and successful execution
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Validate production recipes, including for co-manufacturers where applicable
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Support production transfers between internal manufacturing sites
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Drive excellence for strategic accounts through strong project coordination
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Oversee sensorial and physical qualification of finished products
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Ensure accurate documentation of trials and first production runs
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Deliver smooth handover to operations post-commercialisation
Your Profile
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Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
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10+ years’ experience in the food & beverage industry
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Minimum 8 years in a senior commercialisation or product/process development role
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Strong technical expertise with sound business acumen
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
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Proven leadership capability with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
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Strong customer focus with a solutions-driven mindset
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Flexible and willing to travel regularly across EMEA, including weekends when required
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Comfortable attending factory trials, including overnight stays
What We Offer
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A dynamic role with high visibility and real impact on business growth
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Fast-paced decision-making and strong personal accountability
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Opportunities for innovation, leadership, and career progression
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A culture that champions diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning
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Access to Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programmes, and development pathways
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health & wellbeing support
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Flexible working approaches to support work-life balance
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Enhanced family leave policies
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Mental health support, including training and access to Mental Health First Aiders
#IncludingYou
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.
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.
