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R&D Manager
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking an R&D Manager for a Food & Beverage manufacturer in Bristol. In this new role, you will lead an R&D team, manage the full product development lifecycle, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of R&D experience and a strong background in product development. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including an 11% pension contribution and death in service cover.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years' experience within R&D in Food, Flavour, or Chemicals sector.
- At least 3 years' experience managing or mentoring technical teams.
- Strong background in product development and scale-up.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small R&D team.
- Progress new products through development and launch.
- Manage R&D facilities to ensure safety and compliance.
Skills
Education
Office-based in Bristol
Competitive salary + 11% pension
2x Death in Service
Our client, a well-established Food & Beverage manufacturer based in central Bristol, is seeking an R&D Manager to join their business in a newly created position. This role will lead a small R&D team and take ownership of the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage concepts through to scalable commercial launch.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small R&D team
- Provide structure and governance across R&D projects
- Progress new products and concepts through development, scale-up, and launch
- Identify BAU and "blue sky" R&D opportunities aligned with commercial strategy
- Plan, manage, and document product development trials
- Ensure full traceability and compliant documentation across all development work
- Maintain ISO, food safety, and GMP standards within R&D operations
- Manage R&D facilities and equipment to ensure safety and compliance
- Transfer technologies from pilot trials to production-scale processes
- Prepare and present technical and project updates to senior leadership
- Work closely with Commercial, NPD, and Technical teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Minimum 10 years' experience within R&D (Food, Flavour, Chemicals, or similar regulated sector)
- Degree qualified
- At least 3 years' experience managing or mentoring technical teams
- Strong background in product development, scale-up, and commercialisation
- South West based or willing to relocate
- Competitive salary
- 11% employer pension contribution
- 2x Death in Service
If the role is of interest, please apply with your CV today.
Keywords: R&D Manager, Technical R&D Manager, Product Development Manager, Innovation Manager, Research & Development Specialist
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