Senior R&D Manager (Food Ingredients)

Our client is a well-established organization in the food solutions industry, recognized for its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-centric product development. The company continues to invest in research and development to strengthen its market position and deliver high-quality products that meet evolving consumer and industry needs

Reporting to senior leadership, the Senior Research & Development Manager will be responsible for driving the company's innovation agenda and overseeing the end-to-end product development lifecycle.Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, innovation, renovation, and optimization of products, systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Manage multiple R&D projects from ideation through commercialization, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and business objectives.
• Establish and execute R&D strategies aligned with company growth plans and market opportunities.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Planning, and Commercial teams to accelerate product innovation and market readiness.
• Serve as the company's technical expert in food science, quality systems, product safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Lead shelf-life studies, product validation activities, sensory evaluations, and performance testing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, cost optimization, and product superiority.
• Ensure proper project documentation, technical reporting, and adherence to internal procedures and industry regulations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and capability development to the R&D team.
• Collaborate with external technical centers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to support innovation and compliance initiatives.