Chef de projets Recherche & Développement H/F
Core
Lead R&D projects for sauce, condiment, and seasoning innovation, managing recipe creation, development, and reformulation from lab to industrial production.
Role type
Senior R&D Project Manager (Food Science)
Builds
New food products (sauces, condiments, seasonings) and optimized industrial processes
Domain
Food & Beverage / Food Science
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Recipe formulation, industrial process engineering, sensory evaluation, market trend analysis, technical documentation, project planning, quality compliance, ingredient sourcing
Preferred skills
German language, ERP tools, knowledge of food safety regulations
Responsibilities
Analyze client requirements and market trends, define technical parameters (physico-chemical, process, usage), conduct lab experiments and formulations, source and test new ingredients, interpret test results (shelf-life, microbiology), obtain internal and client panel validation, diagnose and resolve product issues, ensure product specification compliance, plan and pilot industrial trials, participate in process/product optimization projects, monitor market trends and competition, identify R&D and procurement partners, present innovative recipes to clients, lead creativity workshops