Our client is a progressive organization investing in innovation product development and continuous improvement as key drivers of its future growth. To support these objectives the company is seeking an experienced Research & Development Manager who can lead technical innovation while bringing new ideas from concept to commercialization.
The Role
The Research & Development Manager will lead the organizations research and development function overseeing innovation projects product development initiatives and technical research activities. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams the successful candidate will drive innovation while ensuring commercial viability and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the organizations research and development strategy.
Lead new product development from concept through commercialization.
Manage R&D budgets timelines and project portfolios.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry innovations.
Coordinate cross-functional product development teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and technical standards.
Lead product testing validation and performance evaluation.
Manage intellectual property and innovation initiatives.
Build relationships with suppliers research institutions and technical partners.
Develop and mentor R&D professionals.
Present innovation strategies and project updates to senior leadership.
Drive continuous improvement across product development activities.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering Food Science Chemistry Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
Masters degree is considered an advantage.
10 years of R&D experience including leadership responsibility.
Proven experience managing innovation and product development projects.
Strong project management and technical leadership capabilities.
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Fluency in English is required.
Our client is a progressive organization investing in innovation product development and continuous improvement as key drivers of its future growth. To support these objectives the company is seeking an experienced Research & Development Manager who can lead technical innovation while bringing new i...
Our client is a progressive organization investing in innovation product development and continuous improvement as key drivers of its future growth. To support these objectives the company is seeking an experienced Research & Development Manager who can lead technical innovation while bringing new ideas from concept to commercialization.
The Role
The Research & Development Manager will lead the organizations research and development function overseeing innovation projects product development initiatives and technical research activities. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams the successful candidate will drive innovation while ensuring commercial viability and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the organizations research and development strategy.
Lead new product development from concept through commercialization.
Manage R&D budgets timelines and project portfolios.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry innovations.
Coordinate cross-functional product development teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and technical standards.
Lead product testing validation and performance evaluation.
Manage intellectual property and innovation initiatives.
Build relationships with suppliers research institutions and technical partners.
Develop and mentor R&D professionals.
Present innovation strategies and project updates to senior leadership.
Drive continuous improvement across product development activities.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering Food Science Chemistry Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
Masters degree is considered an advantage.
10 years of R&D experience including leadership responsibility.
Proven experience managing innovation and product development projects.
Strong project management and technical leadership capabilities.
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.