Product Research Development Manager

Cigalah Group; Bahrah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Research and Development Manager to lead product innovation and improvements. This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to adapt to market changes. Candidates should have experience in the snack food industry and proficiency in English. Willingness to travel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead research teams to develop new products and improve existing ones.
• Conduct technical and economic feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure process integration.
• Monitor project performance and report to senior management.
• Manage the R&D budget and set spending priorities.
• Stay updated with scientific advancements in the industrial field.

Skills

Creative thinking and problem-solving

Strong leadership and effective communication skills

Efficient time and resource management

Ability to adapt to rapid changes in market and technology

Experience in the snack food industry

Proficiency in English

Willingness to travel

Familiarity with ingredients and flavors

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading research teams to develop new products and improve existing ones.
• Conducting technical and economic feasibility studies for proposed materials and products.
• Coordinating with other departments (production, marketing, quality) to ensure process integration.
• Monitoring project performance and submitting periodic reports to senior management.
• Managing the allocated R&D budget and setting spending priorities.
• Keeping up with scientific and technological advancements in the industrial field and applying them within the company.

Skills

• Creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills.
• Efficient time and resource management.
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes in market and technology.
• Experience in the snack food industry.
• Proficiency in English (spoken, comprehension, reading, and writing).
• Willingness to travel.
• Familiarity with ingredients and flavors is considered an added advantage.