Ecolab RD & E Position
Position: Director/Specialist, Food Safety, Greater China and Asia Pacific
Division: Corporate RD&E
Reports to: Vice President, GC & AP RD&E, Vice President, Food Safety (Global RD&E)
Location: Ecolab China Innovation Center
1. Position Purpose & Scope
♦ Enhance Ecolab’s reputation as a global leader in Food Safety in support of business’s needs.
o Provide tangible fact-based evidence to current and potential customers, Industry and community.
o Identify and expand Ecolab’s Food Safety intervention product and service opportunities from farm to table
♦ Provide technical support and consultation to key global food service, manufacturing and retail customers on high level food safety issues.
o Champion to idealize, innovate, promote, liaise food safety research and development
♦ Provide direction related to Ecolab’s external activities and funding related to Food Safety knowledge management
o Monitor and influence regulatory activities in Food Safety that would impact Ecolab or its major customers
o Identify acquisition, partnership and technology licensing opportunities related to Food Safety and emerging intervention technologies
o Represent Ecolab’s international Food Safety interests with government agencies, trade organizations and academic institutions with strong food safety programs.
♦ Lead Ecolab’s Food Safety Efforts in China with global coordination
o Facilitate cross-divisional communication of ongoing Food Safety initiatives
♦ Assess food safety needs to benefit our businesses across Asia Pacific region and develop strategic plan to optimally support
2. Key Working Relationships
♦ Business Divisions
♦ Regulatory Affairs
♦ Corporate and Divisional Marketing
♦ Research, Development and Engineering
3. Position Requirements – Director/Specialist, Food Safety
♦ Academic: Ph.D. in Food Science with extensive training in food microbiology / food safety or Microbiology backgrounds with food safety focus. Advanced degree awarded from a reputable university in either China or U.S.
♦ Professional Experience:
At least 5 years’ experience in the Food Industry or Academic Institute with emphasis on Food Safety issues.
Track record of participation / leadership in academic and trade associations in the area of Food Safety.
National / International reputation as an expert / leader in Food Safety issues affecting the Food Industry.
♦ Others:
Strategic thinking and assessment skills.
Proficient in writing and speaking Mandarin and English.
Influential communication skills.
Experience collaborating with large multidisciplinary teams preferred