R&D Lead, Formulation & Premixes (Sports Nutrition)

Unilever; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in ingredient solutions seeks an R&D Lead for Product Formulation to manage the R&D department, oversee nutritional premixes and sports nutrition products from concept to commercialization. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/MSc in relevant science fields, extensive experience in food or nutrition manufacturing, and proven leadership in R&D formulation. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and hybrid working arrangement with subsidised gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive Salary (£)

Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Subsidised Gym membership

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in relevant fields.
• Experience in food or nutrition manufacturing with leadership.
• Direct experience in R&D leadership in premix formulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage R&D Product Formulation team and develop capabilities.
• Define and execute departmental strategy aligned to NPD and growth goals.
• Oversee formulation of premixes and sports nutrition products.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional stakeholder management

Science-based formulations

Technical expertise in powder technologies

Sensory understanding

Education

BSc/MSc in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

A global leader in ingredient solutions seeks an R&D Lead for Product Formulation to manage the R&D department, oversee nutritional premixes and sports nutrition products from concept to commercialization. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/MSc in relevant science fields, extensive experience in food or nutrition manufacturing, and proven leadership in R&D formulation. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and hybrid working arrangement with subsidised gym membership.