DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

Company: Force Brands
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: October 8, 2024

Job Description:

**This is not a job with ForceBrands**An exciting, high-growth food brand is looking for a Director of R&D to join their team to lead innovation and the development of the R&D teamIdeal Candidate Profile

• Senior-level, experienced R&D professional with a background in food science
• Dairy experience a plus
• Player-coach mentality
• Strong understanding of the food industry landscape with a commercial eye
• Strong business acumen and understanding of manufacturing
• Ability to communicate and work closely with third-party vendors/manufacturers as well as internal manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to bring innovative ideas to the table and see them through to commercializationScope of Role:
  • Lead and develop a team
  • About 70% strategic, 30% hands-on
  • Lead innovation from ideation through commercialization
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and external partners
  • Ensure quality, clean label, and cost-effectiveness across existing and new products
  • Stay on top of market trends and emerging technology

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