Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives - Decatur, IL

The Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives – Decatur, will be responsible for coordination and support of strategic R&D initiatives for the Decatur and Davis R&D organizations, with integration/alignment with the global R&D organization.

The Broad Scope Of Initiatives And Responsibilities May Include

• Strategic planning and support related to the organizational and geographic setup of R&D in North America
• Supporting the rollout and continued operation of the new project management and time-tracking tool (Planisware), including serving as an expert resource/super-user
• Coordination and consolidation of CapEx planning for NA R&D, including tracking changing priorities/spend and ensuring transparency by regular reporting to the R&D LT
• Consolidation of project activities across Decatur and Davis into monthly high-level status reports for R&D Senior Management
• Providing support to the VP, Technical Groups, R&D in the execution of actions related to the newly-formed NA Executive Council, (6) Supporting Decatur VPs in the collection of inputs for ADM Board of Directors reports
• Assisting in Quality assessments as part of R&D support to operations
• Assisting with the financial tracking and reporting for ADM-funded external R&D projects/collaborations, as well as externally funded projects (e.g., government-sponsored projects).
• This position reports to the VP, Technical Groups, R&D, and is located at the Decatur, IL R&D center.
  
  

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$142,100.00 - $231,100.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

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.

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

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.

Req/Job ID

100458BR