Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, Process
Core
Lead end-to-end technical delivery of complex processing projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring manufacturable, Right-First-Time solutions for consumer goods, food & beverage, or pharma products.
Role type
Senior IC processing engineering lead (R&D)
Builds
Commercial processing solutions, pilot line trials, and scale-up activities for innovation and platform portfolios
Domain
Consumer goods / Food & Beverage / Pharma / Chemical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
End-to-end processing project execution, pilot trials and scale-up, process commercialization tools (CQV, FMEA, CPRA), technical documentation (MPS, Flowsheets, PDS), risk mitigation, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, informal technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Emulsions/shear processing, fermentation, extrusion, thermal processing & validation, aeration, drying, powder mixing, multi-site experience
Technologies
MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, SAP, advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Execute technical delivery across complex processing projects including design, pilot runs, and commercialization handover; Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation ensuring quality and manufacturing performance; Apply commercialization tools to identify risks and drive design decisions; Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements and resolve trade-offs; Lead pilot line trials and scale-up activities; Contribute to technical review boards and governance milestones; Support cost optimization and value engineering efforts; Serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC