Research & Development Manager - Foods

SUMMARY:
The R&D Manager will lead new product developments as well as product optimization efforts for the plant-based food sector.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities

• Leading new product development.
• Leading product optimization projects or adapting the formula of products in the portfolio.
• Lead benchtop and plant trials to assess the viability of new ingredients & products.
• Ensuring projects meet deadlines, quality and regulatory standards from ideation to full scale production.
• Formulate products according to product development briefs to meet consumer acceptance, nutritional and certification targets.
• Actively participate in new product development, from discovery and initial feasibility assessment to product qualification, business evaluation and commercialization.
• Contribute new ideas within the R&D team that drive the innovation pipeline through scientific and technical insights.
• Participating in consumer acceptance testing and applying learnings to product development efforts.
• Supports the development of a strong network of suppliers and external partners.

• Sc. in food Science, chemistry, biochemistry or other relevant science degrees.
• >5 years of experience in the food industry in a product development role including experience leading plant trials and production start-up.
• Experience in formulating and supporting the production of plant-based meat analogues or formed/restructured meat products a must.
• Ability to continually integrate new learnings with existing knowledge.
• Ability to apply knowledge of food science to meet consumer needs
• Exhibit skills in prioritization, time management, and project planning.
• Ability to work on ingredients with little industry track record.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams located in various geographies.

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