R&D MANAGER EMULSÕES
Core
Lead R&D strategy and technical agenda for Emulsions and Vegetables categories (Heinz, Hemmer, Quero brands), connecting business priorities to R&D capabilities.
Role type
Senior R&D Manager (Food Science/Engineering)
Builds
Innovation pipeline, product renewals, Value Engineering initiatives, and supply security strategies for food products.
Domain
Food & Beverage Industry / Food Science & Engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
R&D portfolio management, technical roadmap definition, cross-functional leadership, supply chain qualification, regulatory compliance, budget management, team building, strategic partnerships
Preferred skills
Global R&D program alignment, ESG integration, data-driven decision making
Technologies
Food safety standards, regulatory frameworks, R&D management tools
Responsibilities
Prioritize short, medium, and long-term R&D portfolio; define technical agenda and transform business challenges into product solutions; ensure execution excellence and risk management; act as technical reference connecting local needs to global programs; lead Value Engineering and cost optimization; drive supply security strategies including supplier and raw material qualification; ensure alignment with legislation and food safety standards; build and lead high-performance R&D teams; manage R&D resources and budgets; influence cross-functional stakeholders; develop external innovation ecosystem.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities