R & D Head

Job Description : Head - R&D - Beverages - 18-25 years – MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA Role is open to International candidates Summary: Joined a leading FMCG company in R&D, driving innovation, new product development, and process improvement while managing strategic partnerships, cross-functional collaboration, and technology evaluation to deliver impactful business results. Your Future Employer : A leading organization in the Dairy & Beverage sector with a strong focus on innovation, product development, and state-of-the-art R&D capabilities. Key Responsibilities: - Leverage solid research skills and creative approach to assess ingredients and technologies. - Drive innovation in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies to create impactful new products, improved processes, and/or capital optimization. - Manage strategic partnerships with research institutes, technology providers, and suppliers to acquire novel technologies. - Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on project goals. - Act as the primary liaison with external technology partners for ingredient and technology evaluation. - Function effectively as a Research Manager, Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, and Technical Expert. - Document all work, including technical plans, experimental reports, and plant trial reports. - Provide technical advice to senior management on scientific advancements beneficial to the company. - Support Marketing teams and customers on key technical projects. - Align resources adequately to ensure timely delivery of critical projects. - Clearly communicate management strategy to the R&D team and update leadership on progress. What We're Looking For: Education: B.Tech / M.Tech (Food Technology) Knowledge Required: - Strong expertise in R&D systems and processes. - Proven product development skills in the Dairy and Beverage industry. - In-depth knowledge of food flavors, ingredients, food chemistry, formulations, and processes.

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