About the company

Our client is an innovative New Zealand company that has developed a slow-release bolus device delivering targeted doses of a methane inhibitor (a synthesized, naturally occurring organic compound) to livestock. The technology leads to a remarkable 100% reduction in methane emissions from ruminants. The unique solution is adaptable across all farming systems globally, holding the potential to make significant impacts on climate change.

About the role

A comprehensive development program has been running for several years, reaching the stage of refining prototype devices and conducting animal studies. This senior role is pivotal in planning, implementing, and delivering the global field study strategy. The outcomes of the field trials will inform future product development and provide science-based evidence to validate bolus product performance, safety, and animal welfare.

A key aspect of this role is to identify research partners and field study providers in the US, the UK, Europe, and Australia and engage them to achieve the global study strategy.

Specifically, you will:

• Be responsible for developing and delivering field animal studies for technology validation and further development.
• Identify and manage relationships with offshore trial providers, grant funders, farmers, industry stakeholders, and regulatory agencies (Australia, North America, Europe, and potentially Asia and South America).
• Collaborate with product development and regulatory teams to ensure R&D activities meet overseas compliance standards.
• Manage and recruit direct reports in New Zealand and overseas.
• Prepare grant applications, plans, budgets, reports, and analyses for various stakeholder groups.

The role is based in the company’s Auckland headquarters and reports to the Head of Research & Product Development. Significant offshore travel is expected for this role.

About you

• At least a Master’s level qualification in Veterinary Science, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biology, Nutrition, or similar. PhD preferred.
• Experience in planning and managing clinical studies in the veterinary space.
• Advanced understanding of global regulatory requirements associated with the commercialization of veterinary products (e.g., feed additives, devices, pharmaceuticals).
• Minimum of 10 years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership attributes and a track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator, with demonstrated ability to influence board members and stakeholders by presenting scientific arguments.
• Skills and proven experience in project management.
• Courage to challenge the status quo.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Benefits

• Join a highly innovative company with exciting technology and huge potential to solve a critical global challenge.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Scope to grow professionally and develop your career as the company grows.
• A high degree of autonomy within a flexible working environment.
• Relocation support

How to apply

Click apply or contact us at hello@indexrecruitment.co.nz or call us on 0212447567 for a confidential discussion.

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours/week) based in Auckland. This role will require travel domestically and internationally. Please advise if you are a New Zealand Resident/Citizen (this question is for INZ purposes only).

Index Scientific and Technical Recruitment is New Zealand’s only recruitment company run by scientists. We have the trust of some of the most successful New Zealand and international organisations and companies to identify talented scientists, engineers, and technical specialists to work on ground-breaking projects. We are committed to enhancing the operation of New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem and helping technology and manufacturing companies succeed on the New Zealand and international stage.