Exclusively partnered with a Global Leading Savory Ingredients Producer who is on the search for a Head of R&D.
Inspire, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary R&D team including food technologists, scientists, and application specialists.
Project Management, Product Innovation & Development
Lead global projects & the development of new ingredients, formulations, and process optimisations from concept through scale-up to commercialization.
Ensure R&D compliance with all relevant food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Contribute to intellectual property strategy and patent protection
Technological education - MSc in Food Technology or relevant area
~5+ years of progressive experience in R&D, with experience in leadership position within the food ingredients or food manufacturing sector.
~ Strong knowledge of food ingredient functionality, formulation, and process development.
~ Fluent in German and English.