R&d manager / food scientist

. New Product Development

Lead the development of new products from concept to commercial launch.

Identify market opportunities and develop innovative food products.

Create formulations for snacks, spices, seasonings, cereals, and related FMCG products.

Conduct feasibility studies and product evaluations.

2. Formulation & Technical Development

Perform ingredient selection, formulation development, and recipe optimization.

Conduct laboratory trials, pilot trials, and factory trials.

Evaluate flavor, texture, aroma, appearance, and shelf-life performance.

Improve existing products for quality, consistency, and cost optimization.

3. Scale-Up & Commercialization

Work closely with Production to scale formulations from pilot batches to full commercial manufacturing.

Support process validation and production troubleshooting.

Ensure smooth transfer of products from R&D to Operations.

4. Documentation & Compliance

Prepare and maintain formulations, technical data sheets, specifications, and trial reports.

Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate shelf-life studies, allergen assessments, and risk evaluations.

Ensure formulations meet internal quality standards and labeling regulations.

5. Market & Innovation Management

Benchmark competitor products and monitor global food trends.

Identify opportunities for new product categories and line extensions.

Support customer presentations, product demonstrations, and technical discussions.

6. Laboratory & Team Management

Manage the R&D laboratory, equipment, samples, and documentation systems.

Coordinate trials and testing activities.

Collaborate with Quality, Procurement, Production, and Marketing teams.

Lead multiple R&D projects simultaneously.