Head of Commercialisation UK

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Job Title: Head of Commercialisation UK
Location: London, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

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

Lead and actively support ADM's nutrition expansion strategy across the UK and EMEA
Own, develop, and continuously improve the commercialisation process
Manage project pipelines, resource allocation, and team involvement in trials and first productions
Take full responsibility for regulatory and compliance aspects of commercialisation activities
Collaborate closely with CD&D, commercial teams, production, quality, and technical stakeholders
Establish clear and effective ways of working with production sites and technical teams
Lead internal and external scale-ups, ensuring on-time and successful execution
Validate production recipes, including for co-manufacturers where applicable
Support production transfers between internal manufacturing sites
Drive excellence for strategic accounts through strong project coordination
Oversee sensorial and physical qualification of finished products
Ensure accurate documentation of trials and first production runs
Deliver smooth handover to operations post-commercialisation

Your Profile

Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
10+ years' experience in the food & beverage industry
Minimum 8 years in a senior commercialisation or product/process development role
Strong technical expertise with sound business acumen
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
Proven leadership capability with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Strong customer focus with a solutions-driven mindset
Flexible and willing to travel regularly across EMEA, including weekends when required
Comfortable attending factory trials, including overnight stays

What We Offer

A dynamic role with high visibility and real impact on business growth
Fast-paced decision-making and strong personal accountability
Opportunities for innovation, leadership, and career progression
A culture that champions diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning
Access to Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programmes, and development pathways
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health & wellbeing support
Flexible working approaches to support work-life balance
Enhanced family leave policies
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.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 07/04/26