R&D Manager / Food Scientist

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field.
  
• Minimum 5 to 8 years’ hands-on experience in food product development.
  
• Experience in snacks, seasonings, spices, cereals, or similar FMCG categories is a strong advantage.
  
• Strong understanding of ingredients, functional properties, flavour systems, and processing technologies.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple R&D projects in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Familiarity with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, and regulatory labelling requirements.
  

• Lead development of new products from concept to launch across snacks, spices, and seasoning categories.
  
• Conduct formulation work, ingredient selection, trials, sensory evaluations, and stability testing.
  
• Improve existing products for flavour, texture, quality, cost optimisation, and compliance.
  
• Work closely with Production to scale formulations to commercial manufacturing.
  
• Prepare and maintain accurate formulations, technical data sheets, and product specifications.
  
• Collaborate with Quality, Procurement, and Marketing on product performance, regulatory requirements, and claims.
  
• Manage the R&D lab, equipment, samples, trials, and documentation systems.
  
• Benchmark competitor products, track global trends, and propose new product opportunities.
  
• Coordinate product shelf-life studies, allergen assessments, and risk evaluations.
  
• Lead factory trials, prepare trial reports, and ensure successful handover to operations.
  
• Support customer presentations, product demonstrations, and technical training where required.
  
• Ensure all formulations adhere to internal standards, regulatory guidelines, and food safety requirements.