Are you an experienced leader with a deep understanding of ruminants and a strong grasp of agribusiness strategy? Do you want to shape the future of sustainable ruminant farming through strategic leadership and innovation? Then we would like to meet you!

The Challenge

Agrifirm is looking for a Specie Lead – Ruminants for our Specialties Cluster, based in Drongen, Belgium. This is a key strategic role with a global scope, where your insights will directly influence the future of our specialty business for ruminants.

As Specie Lead, you’ll be the architect of the global strategy for the ruminants segment. You'll drive alignment across regions, lead the innovation pipeline, and ensure our portfolio meets both market demands and our ambition to lead in sustainability and animal performance.

Your responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Direction

• Develop and drive the global long-term strategy for ruminants within Agrifirm.
• Align global plans with regional needs and ensure execution with impact.
• Translate external trends and market intelligence into future-proof strategies.

Innovation & Growth Leadership

• Identify and prioritize sustainable growth opportunities and innovations.
• Steer development of new products, services, and digital solutions tailored to ruminants.
• Align R&D, portfolio management, and business units to deliver breakthrough value.

Portfolio Excellence

• Define and manage a focused, profitable, and sustainable portfolio of products, additives and services.
• Ensure lifecycle management of products, from concept to launch.
• Create value for customers through well-positioned solutions and strong earning models.

Stakeholder Alignment & Influencing

• Build strong internal networks with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Procurement.
• Support our business with well selected key accounts.
• Ensure alignment and commitment across global business units for innovation execution.
• Represent Agrifirm externally as a thought leader in ruminant farming and nutrition.

Knowledge Leadership

• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the cluster.
• Set up and lead global knowledge frameworks, training, and Centres of Expertise.
• Stay connected to the latest academic and industry insights—and translate them into action.
  

In this role, you will report to the Strategic Portfolio Director.

What’s on your resume?

• Master's degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness or related field;
• 10+ years of experience in the ruminant segment, in a technical, commercial, marketing, or innovation role;
• Extensive knowledge on global market developments and market needs for Ruminants, combined with broad knowledge of product portfolio and customer processes to create new opportunities and possibilities;
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

This is you!
You are a strategic thinker with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Furthermore, you are:

• Global minded
• A strong influencer
• An excellent communicator

Our offer
Agrifirm, with its’ Nuscience sales channel, is a highly innovative, ambitious and sustainable company. With your involvement, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow various aspects of the business. We provide you with an extensive onboarding program and you can continue to develop yourself thanks to various training opportunities.

You will receive:

• A competitive and market-aligned salary
• The tools you need to do your job (such as a laptop and phone)
• Access to benefits such as a car, insurance and pension plans, tailored to local standards
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities through our Agrifirm Academy
• Opportunities to participate in company events and activities
  
  

At Royal Agrifirm Group, we strive for an inclusive culture, in which all our employees can say: “I’m a valued member of a winning team, doing meaningful work in an environment of trust.” Embedded in our company culture are our STAR values, representing not only what we value but also how we act; Sharp, Together, Ambitious and Responsible. We have the reach to bring different players and different worlds together. Combining the ideas, skills and knowledge of all our employees enables us to be at the forefront of the development of new concepts, products and tools to deliver on our purpose, a responsible food chain for future generations.
 

Why Join Us?
Agrifirm is a global leader in sustainable agri-food solutions. As a cooperative, we combine scientific expertise with a strong customer focus and a shared mission: to feed the world responsibly. In this role, you’ll make a real impact on the future of ruminant farming—locally and globally.

Apply now and be part of something greater—smart, sustainable growth together. Your application (CV and motivation) and/or questions can be aimed at Sela Ford, Recruiter on +31 6 13 18 49 76 or s.ford@agrifirm.com.

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Why should you be interested in joining us:
At Royal Agrifirm Group, we are passionate about farming. We want to make the difference, care about the future and aim high. Together we can be the best, we can create relevant impact worldwide. Join us on our journey to create a responsible food chain for future generations.