R&D Development Center Manager

Jobtailor; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jobtailor, based in Barcelona, seeks an experienced R&D leader to run the Development Center and drive the ONE R&D CPI team roadmap. You will oversee strategic projects, manage budgets, mentor staff, and maintain client relationships to expand business opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in R&D leadership across healthcare, homecare, food, beverage, beauty, or wellness sectors and a proven ability to align teams with sustainability goals.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, biotechnology
• Minimum of 10 years in R&D, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
• Proven track record of leading successful R&D projects and managing high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of industrial processes, technology and qualification principles
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Experience in Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty, or Wellness sectors is highly desirable

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the R&D Development Center and technical team, aligning with innovation and sustainability goals
• Develop and execute the ONE R&D CPI team roadmap to improve efficiency, creativity, and business impact
• Maintain client relationships and expand the business
• Lead key projects to support business goals
• Monitor team metrics and ensure goals are met
• Contribute to leadership decisions and strategic planning
• Ensure adherence to Berry Safety guidelines
• Oversee R&D project execution within time, budget, and quality
• Mentor team members and promote continuous learning

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the R&D Development Center and technical team, ensuring alignment with the company’s innovation and sustainability objectives
• Contribute and develop the roadmap of the ONE R&D CPI team to constantly improve the efficiency, creativity, business impact of the team and directly manage part of the roadmap
• Maintain relationships with clients and find creative ways to expand the business
• Lead key projects to support business goals
• Monitor team metrics and objectives, ensuring the meeting of goals
• Serve as part of the organization’s leadership team and contribute to the development and execution of strategic decisions
• Ensure the team’s adherence to the Berry Safety guidelines
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the development center, focusing on market demands and collaborations with different expert and advanced centers
• Oversee the execution of R&D projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Lead implementation of restaging products for the existing portfolio of sites of relevance
• Partner with key stakeholders on the definition of business continuity plans and security of supply initiatives
• Conduct all final qualifications necessary to confirm the feasibility for industrialization and prepare the required documentation for handover to the sites of production
• Participate in continuous improvement plans and follow up on launches at site or multisite level
• Foster a collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams across Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty, and Wellness sectors (when applicable)
• Co‑lead implementation and oversight of process streamlining, optimization, and improvement of product consistency
• Manage the allocation of human resources and oversee the development center’s budget
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of excellence, feedback, and continuous learning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
• Proven track record of leading successful R&D projects and managing high‑performing teams
• Strong knowledge of industrial processes, technology and qualification principles
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Experience in the Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty, or Wellness sectors is highly desirable