Director, R&D | Food Manufacturing

Take ownership of the entire innovation pipeline for a rapidly growing, category-disrupting food company, leading products from concept through commercialization while building and developing a high-performing R&D team. Reporting to an industry-veteran Chief R&D & Quality Officer, you'll have a clear path to broader leadership responsibility and the ability to directly influence the future growth of the business.

Client Details

Michael Page is hiring within the business services industry in New York.

Description

Lead the product development pipeline from concept and feasibility through formulation, process development, scale-up, commercialization, and post-launch evaluation, leveraging efficient R&D methodologies to accelerate development and drive successful launches.

Develop and optimize products that align with business objectives, customer requirements, and market trends while balancing performance, quality, cost, and profitability goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to evaluate technical feasibility, manufacturing capabilities, and commercialization strategies.

Incorporate quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements into product design and development processes to ensure compliance and successful execution.

Partner with regulatory, legal, and quality teams to ensure products, specifications, and labeling meet all applicable industry and government standards.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance product quality, optimize formulations, improve manufacturing efficiency, and reduce costs.

Profile

Qualifications

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  Proven leadership experience with a track record of building, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
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  Strong ability to collaborate across functions and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
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  Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments and making decisions with incomplete information.
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  Experience leading product development and commercialization initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
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  Demonstrated success managing projects on accelerated timelines while balancing quality, cost, and business objectives.
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  10+ years of product development, R&D, innovation, or related technical leadership experience, including people management responsibilities.
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  Track record of bringing new products, processes, or technologies from concept through commercialization.
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  Working knowledge of applicable industry regulations, quality systems, and compliance requirements.
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  Advanced degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
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  Experience supporting growth-oriented organizations and driving results through cross-functional collaboration.

Job Offer

• • Competitive salary range: $190,000 - $215,000 USD.
  • 10% bonus
  • PTO
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • 401k and more!!

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