Reliable data leads to reliable conclusions. Reliable conclusions lead to better decisions.

Peter Wijtten | Founder of Adept R&D Consulting | 30 years of global R&D experience

 Animal R&D Consultant | Trial design | R&D support | Interim & strategy

I help R&D teams in animal nutrition strengthen how research is designed, executed and translated into value.

With nearly 30 years of experience and a PhD in animal nutrition, I bring a combination of deep scientific expertise and practical experience in global R&D environments.

As founder of Adept R&D Consulting, I provide temporary R&D capacity and experienced support where additional expertise is needed. In addition, I work with organisations to improve how teams operate, how trials are designed and how results are interpreted — in a structured and practical way. I also support the development and expansion of R&D capabilities, including the set-up of research facilities and guidance during implementation.

Throughout my career, I have seen how strong R&D accelerates innovation — and how even well‑run organisations can unlock further improvements with changes in structure and focus.

My approach is pragmatic, data‑driven and focused on what works in practice.

No unnecessary complexity.
Just research that delivers clear, actionable insights.

NUTRITION & SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT

Feed Additive & Ingredient Evaluation: Independent assessment of efficacy data, mode of action, supporting literature and practical application to support product development, market positioning and regulatory strategies.

Trial Design & Study Support: Design, review and coordination of scientifically sound animal trials, including protocols, endpoints and statistical approaches to ensure reliable and interpretable outcomes.

Feed Formulation Support: Support in diet formulation fully aligned with trial objectives.

Data Analysis & Interpretation: Transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable conclusions with practical relevance.

Literature Review & Technical Documentation: Critical evaluation of scientific literature and internal research evidence, combined with preparation of project proposals, technical reports, scientific summaries and product documentation for internal or external use.

R&D EXCELLENCE SUPPORT

Research Reliability Improvement: Improving research reliability by identifying sources of variation, inconsistencies and opportunities for standardisation.

R&D Efficiency & Knowledge Management: Reducing research waste through process improvement, reporting optimisation and effective knowledge transfer.

R&D Intelligence & Dashboards: Increasing innovation capacity through practical dashboards, performance insights and transparency in research operations.

Scientific Quality & Animal Welfare: Strengthening scientific quality, peer review practices and animal welfare standards across research organisations.

R&D Infrastructure & Capability Development: Supporting the design, development and implementation of research facilities, processes, teams and R&D capabilities.

Interim R&D Support & Leadership: Temporary expertise, project leadership or additional management capacity within R&D and innovation organisations.

I provide practical support that helps organisations move forward — without adding complexity:

• Clear — focused on what really matters
• Structured — bringing consistency into ways of working
• Data-driven — decisions grounded in facts and evidence
• Pragmatic — solutions that work in real-life R&D environments
• Collaborative — working alongside your team, not outside it

Looking for support in your R&D —  from trial design and product evaluation to additional capacity or more complex projects? 

Let’s connect and explore how I can support your team — feel free to reach out.

Get in touch for a free discovery call 

peter.wijtten@adeptrnd.com | +31 6 512 983 74