Research & Development Manager
Core
Leading the R&D team to develop and enhance food products from concept to commercialization, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and market fit.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Manager (Food Science)
Builds
New food products and enhanced existing food product lines
Domain
Food Science / Food Manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Food science expertise, product development lifecycle management, experimental design, regulatory compliance knowledge, supplier relationship management, project management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Food Science or related field, 10+ years of experience, leadership experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Drive product development from feasibility through testing, scale-up, and commercialization; Serve as key technical contact for customer engagement; Develop experimental design parameters and testing protocols; Establish gold standard product properties and document them; Establish supplier relationships for new ingredients and trends; Ensure products meet regulatory requirements; Manage development timelines and resources
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities