Product Development Manager - Enteric Methane
Loam Bio, Australia
Job Description
At Loam, we have the earth in our hands. As a team of scientists, farmers and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to improve the world’s agricultural production systems and address climate change. We are developing microbial technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, build carbon in agricultural soils and reduce the enteric methane emissions of ruminant livestock. We help farming businesses prosper by boosting crop yields and soil health, improving the productivity of ruminant livestock and enabling access to carbon markets.
As a start-up with ambitious founders and investors, our work is fast-paced and multi-dimensional. We foster a supportive and diverse workplace where every team member is encouraged to learn and grow beyond their area of expertise.
While everyone at Loam is working in different roles, we all have one job: to reduce the impact of climate change by either removing CO2 from the atmosphere or preventing CO2 emissions.
About the Role
As the Product Development Manager, you will work closely with Loam’s Head of Ramp;D amp; Productisation to deliver microbial derived products which reduce enteric methane emissions by ruminant livestock. Active management is key to this role, with delivery of Loam’s new product line as the primary focus and outcome of your work within the Loam Ramp;D team.
Areas of Accountability:
- Contribute to the research and product development strategy enabling enteric methane emissions reduction.
- Assist managing budgets, resourcing plans and projects within research and product development work streams to deliver milestone objectives in accordance with timelines.
- Assist in developing market and commercial landscape analysis.
- Engage with in-house counsel, external and internal regulatory resources to ensure that research and product development aligns with commercial needs.
- Engage directly in research and development, product design and prototyping of products from laboratory research scale through to implementation in commercial livestock systems.
- Engage Loam Product Sciences functions and external suppliers to support and direct research.
- Represent the enteric methane emission Ramp;D and product lines across industry and in the market.
Requirements
About You
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in animal science, animal nutrition, agricultural science or related areas.
- You are delivery focused and can work within a broader team to ensure that workstream objectives are achieved in a timely manner.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience working in ruminant nutrition and/or livestock production systems, including commercial aspects of livestock businesses.
- You have experience in organisations delivering agricultural Ramp;D or livestock products.
- You enjoy actively engaging with and working with your team to drive the advancement of product leads through to commercialization.
Location
- This role is preferably located at Loam’s office in Orange but other locations will be considered depending upon the applicant's level of knowledge and experience
Benefits
- Fast-growing start-up with many opportunities for capacity building and career development
- Work alongside leading scientists and innovators in an international organisation
- Enjoy an inclusive and supportive culture
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Participation in the Employee Share Option Package (ESOP)
- Be a self-starter, but ask when uncertain.
- Be open to feedback and committed to learning.
- Be a proactive communicator we want you to be able to articulate a problem or an idea in a manner that is clear, timely and constructive.
- Treat your colleagues with respect and regard, while identifying areas where you can help, or share your knowledge.
- Take accountability and pride in your work, whilst being an advocate for Loam.
- Take accountability for growing and developing the organisation.