Research And Development Manager

Research & Development (R&D) Manager

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Responsible for leading and managing the research and development activities of the organization. This role focuses on the innovation, design, and development of new products, improvement of existing ones, and alignment of R&D initiatives with the strategic objectives of the company. The R&D Manager ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Lead the design and development of new food and nutraceutical products based on market trends, scientific advances, and consumer needs
• Reformulate existing products to improve nutrition, stability, cost-efficiency, or regulatory compliance
• Oversee scientific research on ingredients, formulations, and their health benefits, often in collaboration with external research partners
• Ensure all R&D activities comply with relevant food safety and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, GMP)
• Prepare technical documentation to support product registrations, health claims, and labeling requirements
• Coordinate quality assurance processes, including ingredient testing, product validation, shelf-life studies, and stability testing
• Collaborate with marketing, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams to bring products from concept to launch
• Translate marketing ideas and customer feedback into scientifically sound and feasible product solutions
• Manage R&D project timelines, budgets, resources, and reporting for smooth execution and delivery
• Evaluate and approve raw materials, functional ingredients, and new suppliers to support product innovation and quality
• Develop and maintain a strategic innovation roadmap aligned with company goals and market opportunities
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and scientific discoveries in food and nutrition
• Understand and address formulation challenges such as solubility, taste masking, bioavailability, and ingredient compatibility
• Demonstrate strong skills in project management, data analysis, and technical writing to ensure effective R&D operations
• Ensure continuous improvement of R&D processes, documentation standards, and team capabilities through training and benchmarking

Job Requirements:-

• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making skills backed by technical knowledge.
• Understanding of market trends and ability to translate them into actionable innovation.
• Able to analyze data from laboratory tests, shelf-life studies, and sensory evaluations to inform development decisions.
• Able to apply deep knowledge of food science, nutrition, or biochemistry in product development and formulation

Preferred:-

• 5+ years of experience in an R&D or Experience in formulation and product development for functional foods, dietary supplements, or beverages
• Experience with nutraceutical ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, botanicals, enzymes, amino acids, and probiotics
• Experience with technical documentation, patent research, or regulatory filings
• Proven track record of successful product development and market introduction.
• Certifications like HACCP Certification, Certified Food Scientist, FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000, etc.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, beverages, food related, etc).

Education:-

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Food Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field

Masters degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Nutritional Sciences, Food Chemistry, Applied Biochemistry, Molecular Nutrition, Biotechnology with a focus on food or health applications, Pharmaceutical Technology, etc.)

Key Skills:-

Communication skills, Team work, Hardworking, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Time management,Cross functional collaboration, budgeting and resource planning, Data analysis and statistical modeling, Product development lifecycle management