Head of Beverage R&D - Innovate & Scale on-site Rotterdam

Fritz & Muller; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational beverage company in Rotterdam is seeking a Head of R&D to lead the innovation and product development for its beverage portfolio. You will define the R&D roadmap, manage a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in beverage R&D, a Master's degree in Food Science, and a strong track record of product launches. This role is 100% on-site, offering an exciting opportunity to drive new beverage concepts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in R&D or product development within the beverage industry.
• Hands-on experience developing beverage formulations.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations and quality standards for beverages.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the R&D roadmap for beverage products.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing R&D team.
• Oversee ideation, prototyping, and successful launch of new beverage products.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Creativity and innovation mindset

Leadership skills

Education

Master’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

A multinational beverage company in Rotterdam is seeking a Head of R&D to lead the innovation and product development for its beverage portfolio. You will define the R&D roadmap, manage a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in beverage R&D, a Master's degree in Food Science, and a strong track record of product launches. This role is 100% on-site, offering an exciting opportunity to drive new beverage concepts.