Senior R&D Manager

Join a leading innovator in the food industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional products that enhance the lives of our consumers.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for a talented and experienced Senior R&D Leader for our Seasoning Product Category to join our team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our product innovations and drive strategic growth within the industry.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic R&D plan focused on consumer-centric and nutrition-driven product innovations.

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic R&D plan for the Seasoning Product Category.
• Identify and pursue research opportunities with significant market and customer potential.
• Partner with various teams to understand market, consumer, and customer needs.
• Address capability gaps and leverage technical strengths to drive growth.
• Oversee the R&D process to optimize the innovation portfolio across product categories, customer segments, and regions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other departments to support technology development and commercialization.
• Ensure effective go-to-market strategies in partnership with various teams.
• Act as a thought leader in the Seasoning Product Category both internally and externally.
• Lead and manage project plans, including objectives, measurements, methodologies, and timelines.
• Engage with external partners such as suppliers, academia, and consultants.
• Work with Regulatory, Nutrition, and Legal teams to evaluate new ingredients and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of technical or scientific development experience in the seasoning or food industry.
• 2-3 years of experience in people management.
• Expertise in seasoning processing, food safety, and formula design.
• Excellent project planning, management, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to conduct complex experiments and provide direction to scientists.
• Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring team members.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 35%.

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