Manager Innovation & Technical Advisory - Swine Nutrition

Granovit – The Powerhouse of Animal Nutrition

Feeding a growing global population sustainably places agricultural sciences at the centre of tomorrow’s solutions. Granovit plays a key role in this mission: more than 200 employees develop, produce and market high-quality animal nutrition for swine, ruminants, poultry, companion and hobby animals, as well as zoo and laboratory animals. Animal welfare, product quality and continuous innovation are at the heart of our work.

To strengthen our Swine business unit, we are looking for a dynamic and analytical leader who will drive product innovation and provide expert technical support to customers and internal teams.

• Develop new, innovative feed concepts and related services
• Further improve existing products and solutions
• Plan, supervise and rapidly implement feeding trials
• Manage the introduction of new products and services (concept, coordination and rollout)
• Exchange knowledge and insights with partner organisations in Switzerland and abroad
• Provide technical support to your own customer portfolio and selected key clients
• Collaborate with the sales team to acquire new customers
• Prepare and analyse performance reports and derive appropriate action plans
• Actively contribute to the company’s innovation and product development team
• Lead and support the teams within the Swine Product & Innovation area
• Deliver monthly presentations to the sales force on current technical topics
• Monitor market and price developments and interpret relevant data
• Apply economic calculations and support business-driven decisions
• Plan and conduct internal and external training sessions
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales on technical matters
• Represent the business unit at trade fairs and industry events

• Several years of experience in the swine sector
• Degree in Agronomy, Veterinary Medicine, Higher Technical School, or equivalent
• Experience in feed formulation (Bestmix knowledge is an advantage)
• Fluent in German; English required; French is an additional asset
• Strong leadership, communication and team-working skills
• Independent, structured and analytical way of working
• High level of innovation, creativity and market orientation

In this key role, you and your team will actively shape the future of the Swiss swine sector and contribute significantly to above-average market growth. You will position yourself as one of the leading experts in Switzerland.

Granovit offers a forward-thinking, uncomplicated company culture with short decision-making paths and attractive employment conditions.

Work location: Kaiseraugst, Gossau SG or Lucens – combined with flexible home-office options. Regular on-farm visits are an integral part of the role.

Matthias Brägger is available for further information and guarantees full confidentiality. No information will be shared with Granovit without your explicit consent.