ph3RD Manager – Food Azienda Anonima • Ficarazzelli-Bagni Italia, IT /h3pDescrizione dell’offerta di lavoro /ppFor a leading multinational company operating in the Food industry, with a strong international footprint and well-established brands across major global markets, we are looking for anSi assicuri di inviare la sua candidatura con tutte le informazioni richieste, come indicato nella panoramica del lavoro riportata di seguito.RD ManagerThe position is part of an important growth and diversification strategy, with particular focus on pesto, tomato-based sauces, sauces and vegetable preservesThe successful candidate will play a key role in building a dedicated RD capability for these product categories, progressively bringing in-house technical expertise currently supported by manufacturing partners and external specialists. The role therefore offers the opportunity to build a new area of expertise within an established multinational organisation and directly contribute to the development of strategic product categories. /ph3Responsibilities /h3pReporting to the Technical Director (Quality RD), the RD Manager will become the key internal reference point for research, product development and innovation within the relevant categories. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and in close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement and external manufacturing partners, the role will lead new product development from concept through industrialisation, ensuring quality, technical feasibility, cost sustainability and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will also be expected to bring expertise, vision and a proactive approach, identifying new product opportunities, improving the existing portfolio and progressively developing proprietary internal know-how. /ph3Activities /h3ullileading RD and innovation activities across pesto, tomato-based sauces, sauces,



vegetable preserves and adjacent categories; /lilicontributing proactively to new product ideation and the innovation pipeline, in line with brand strategies, consumer trends and market opportunities; /lilideveloping newformulations and optimising existing recipes, working on ingredients, raw materials, product performance and stability; /lilimanaging the end-to-end product development process, from concept and prototyping through industrial trials, scale-up and implementation; /lilitranslating Marketing and commercial requirements into technically feasible, distinctive and economically sustainable products; /liliassessing industrial feasibility, packaging solutions and product cost implications; /lilitechnically coordinating and supporting the selection of co-packers, suppliers and external manufacturing partners; /lilicontributing, together with Quality and relevant specialists, to food safety, shelf life, stability, labelling and regulatory compliance; /lilidriving continuous improvement across formulation, packaging, processes, quality and cost optimisation; /liliprogressively developing internal technical know-how and RD capabilities, acting as a cross-functional reference point throughout the product lifecycle. /li /ulh3Candidate Profile /h3pThe ideal candidate has gained significant experience in RD, New Product Development or Product Development within the Food industry, typically around 7–10 years, although the relevance of the experience will be more important than a rigid number of years. Direct hands-on experience in pesto, tomato-based sauces, sauces, condiments,



vegetable preserves and vegetable-based products will be particularly relevant. /pullistrong expertise in food product development and formulation; /liliexperience in industrialisation, scale-up, prototyping and industrial trials; /liliability to manage NPD projects from concept through launch; /liliexperience with co-packers and external manufacturers; /liliunderstanding of food safety, shelf life and stability; /liliknowledge of packaging, food labelling and regulatory requirements; /lilisensitivity toproduct economics and cost optimisation; /liliexposure to international environments and/or markets. /li /ulh3Education Languages /h3pA university degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences or another relevant technical/scientific discipline is preferred. A qualification in Food Science and Technology will be particularly valued. An excellent command of English is important given the multinational nature of the organisation, although outstanding technical expertise may also be considered where candidates have had limited opportunities to use English in their current environment. /ph3Location Mobility /h3pLocation: Tuscany, on-site. Regular presence at the company's premises will be required, together with availability to travel to co-packers, manufacturing facilities, suppliers and other business partners in Italy and internationally. /ph3Compensation /h3pThe expected gross annual base salary is €70,000–€80,000, depending on experience, seniority and overall fit. The overall package may include additional variable compensation and benefits in line with the level of the position. xysqume For outstanding candidates whose experience is particularly well aligned with the strategic and operational requirements of the position, the company is willing to consider additional flexibility on the overall compensation package. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 R&D Manager – Food (Viu')
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