Description

Innovation Leader

Spearhead the development of novel technologies, therapeutics and methodologies in animal health and human-animal interaction, focusing on alternative and sustainable solutions.

Program management

Lead cross-functional teams in exploring disruptive innovations, particularly in bioacoustics, semiochemicals and pheromones, AI-driven applications, and advanced therapeutics, e.g. biotherapies or microbiomics for well-being and quality of life.

#StrategicPartnerships #ImpactMonitoring

Deep-tech disrupter

Commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional animal health practices, embracing technology, biopharmaceutical innovation and prioritizing sustainability.

Global innovation ecosystem – international collaborations across 5 continents

Scientific Excellence

PhD in Neuroscience, Genetics and Chronobiology

17 scientific papers, including a Science Paper

White papers in Animal Neuroscience and Omics

Educational content for internal training on AI and Vet Science

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Fluent
Portuguese
Conversational
French
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Conversational
German
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Bordeaux (up to 50km)

Ceva Santé Animale
Head of Alternative Innovation
January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
Disruptive Innovation leader - Strategic Business Department 2022 -
2025

- Spearhead the development of novel technologies and methodologies in animal
health, focusing on alternative and sustainable solutions.
- Lead cross-functional teams in exploring disruptive innovations, particularly in
bioacoustics, semiochemicals, neurobehaviour, AI-driven applications, and advanced therapeutics including biotechnologies.
Key Projects and Initiatives
- Oversee the development of AI-powered applications for animal behavior analysis and health monitoring
- Direct research in bioacoustics and semiochemicals for various animal species,
aimed at improving welfare and health outcomes
- Direct research in biotherapeutics (small molecules, biotechnologies including gene editing, biomarkers) aimed at improving welfare and quality of life in companion animals
- Lead sustainability initiatives, including the development of eco-friendly product formulations and green technologies
- Guide projects exploring microbiota-based solutions for animal health
- Initiate and manage collaborations with external partners and startups to accelerate innovation
- Contribute to the Ceva Wildlife Research Fund projects and initiatives revolving around human-animal interaction.
Strategic Contributions
-Organize and lead global innovation challenges, fostering a culture of creativity and problem-solving within the organization (eg. Ceva Call For Projects 2024)
-Contribute to the company's strategic direction in emerging fields such as CNS
disorders and age-related health issues in animals, including biotherapies
-Develop educational content on AI and innovative technologies for internal training programs
-Develop RWE capabilities for pets
Others
Member of the Ceva Leaders Advocacy Program
My role demonstrates a commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional animal health practices, embracing life-science technology, and prioritizing sustainability.
Ceva Santé Animale
Open Innovation Leader
January 2020 - January 2022 (2 years)
Focused on disruptive innovation in:
- Animal behaviour, human and animal neuroscience, human-animal interaction, neuroethology (biotherapeutics, bioacoustics, computer vision, olfaction and pheromones)
- Deep tech, AI/IoT, smart objects, theranostics, epigenomics (RNA interference)
- Insect behaviour (antiparasitics)
- New veterinary practices (pet humanization) - White Papers
- New business models (well-being ecosystem, services, lab of the future...)
Activities:
-Prototyping, PoCs, clinical trials
-Development and launch of the Ceva Open Innovation Hub
-Set up and launch of the first Ceva Innovation Challenge (2022, 2024)
-External partners management (start-ups, KoLs...)
-Scouting (start-ups, scientific watch...)
Ceva Santé Animale
Researcher
October 2018 - January 2020 (1 year and 3 months)
- Pheromone portfolio leader for all species (companion animals, livestock, poultry, insects)
- Fields: Welfare, Human-Animal Interaction, Animal Behaviour, Ecology, Parasiticides
- Responsibilities: Prototyping, Efficacy PoCs, Consumer studies, Industrialization and scale-up
- Feliway Optimum development and launch (blockbuster)