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Development and Experimentation Coordinator

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Gembloux (Belgium) and/or Home Office
Landbouw
Tuinbouw
24 Apr. 2025

Development and Experimentation Coordinator

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APEO srl is a spin-off of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, specializing in the development and commercialization of plant protection products based on essential oils. The aim of APEO is to find, develop, register and commercialize or license, via partners, effective natural & patented formulated biological herbicides based on essential oils that are safe for Humans and Environment.
As part of its herbicide research projects, APEO is looking for a Development and Experimentation Coordinator to join its team. AFL Executive Search will assist APEO in this search, the goal being that the recruited person enters APEO ASAP

Main task& missions - Development and Experimentation Coordinator

Reporting directly to the Co-founder & Technical Director, some of your main responsibilities will be:

  • To develop and coordinate field trial plans for prototype formulations from R&D, to link greenhouse and field trials, and to support R&D formulation plans in an international environment (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, UK, etc.).
  • To manage contacts with partners for trials, equipment, and materials.
  • To collaborate with research teams, the Scientific Director, and the business development team.
  • To harmonize product development methodologies.
  • To monitor deadlines, budgets, and the quality of deliverables.
  • To participate in the development of new projects.

Your profile - Development and Experimentation Coordinator

Education: Master’s degree in Bioengineering, Master’s in sciences (chemistry, biology, etc.) or industrial engineering.
Experience: Management of multi-year experimental plans (lab, greenhouse, field) and project management.
Skills: Good balance between Technical & Marketing skills (understanding of end-user needs /end-user mindset) - Project management - Team coordination.
Languages: English is a must, French a big plus, any other language (German, Dutch, etc.) is a plus.

Why join APEO?

If you are passionate about developing innovative solutions for plant protection and wish to join a dynamic team, you are at the right place.

At APEO you will:
  • Work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Have the opportunity to contribute to innovative development projects.
  • Closely collaborate with domain experts.
  • Enjoy numerous employee benefits.
  • For the right candidate, this role offers opportunities for growth and development.

Interested in Development and Experimentation Coordinator ?

  • If this job sounds attractive, and you meet the profile, please send your curriculum vitae and a covering letter to info@aflsearch.com
  • For more information about this job you can also contact Sylvain Serra on +33 (0)6 3100 5831 or Jos Douven on +31 (0)6 5194 1954.
  • Further details about APEO can be found on their website: APEO
  • More info about AFL Executive Search: AFL search

There is an exclusivity agreement between APEO srl and AFL Executive Search GmbH for this search. We therefore kindly request you to contact us if you have questions and/or you want to apply for this job.

About AFL Executive Search
AFL Executive Search recruits people for strategic positions and specializes in the field of Agribusiness, Food and Life Sciences worldwide.

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