Overview In this R&D; Manager role, you will drive product innovation and development to meet evolving consumer needs and unlock growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate briefs into feasible, high-quality products from concept to industrialization. You will also lead and develop a team, ensuring technical feasibility and regulatory compliance. This is a chance to shape new product categories within a global, sustainability-minded food company.

Retribuzione / Benefits

Meal vouchers worth 12 per day/canteen

Health insurance

Corporate welfare plan

Flexible lavoro da remoto policy

Permanent contract

Full-time position

Responsabilità

Lead product innovation and development projects aligned with consumer trends and business opportunities

Identify and assess new technologies, ingredients, and solutions for future growth

Collaborate with Marketing, Quality, Operations and other functions to translate briefs into feasible solutions





Coordinate development activities from concept to industrialization, monitor progress, ensure quality and compliance

Manage and develop a direct report, set priorities and foster growth

Requisiti fondamentali

- 5–10 years of R&D; and product development experience in the food industry
- Strong expertise in food product development and R&D; processes
- Solid understanding of food technologies, product quality, and regulatory requirements
- Education as stated: Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related field
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Food product development expertise
- R&D; process knowledge
- Regulatory compliance understanding

📌 R&D INNOVATION MANAGER (Cermenate)
🏢 Bolton Group
📍 Cermenate