Bakery R&D & Innovation Manager

Corbion; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbion is seeking a proactive RD&A Manager to lead a team of bakery and food scientists. Based in Lenexa, KS, this role drives innovation and customer projects aligned with our bakery business strategy.

You will coordinate and deliver strategic initiatives while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have bakery science experience, project leadership, and a passion for translating science into market-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as broadly trained food/bakery scientist with experience related to new product development and ingredient functionality.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of scientists and technologists to deliver innovation, customer, and renovation projects.
• Lead ingredient and bakery application product development.
• Manage project scoping, resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee complex projects including ingredient research, product optimization, and new product development.
• Coordinate with global RDA teams and external customers.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree acceptable

Job description

Corbion is seeking a proactive RD&A Manager to lead a team of bakery and food scientists. Based in Lenexa, KS, this role drives innovation and customer projects aligned with our bakery business strategy.

You will coordinate and deliver strategic initiatives while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have bakery science experience, project leadership, and a passion for translating science into market-ready solutions.