Beverage Innovation & R&D Leader

heytea; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

heytea is seeking a Beverage R&D Manager to lead the development and innovation of beverage products, leveraging food research and development expertise to enhance our beverage offerings in the United States.

You will manage end-to-end product development, analyze ingredient functionality, study US beverage market trends, and collaborate with marketing and production across international teams, including travel to China. Strong PM and leadership skills are essential for driving innovation.

Qualifications

• Background in food research and development focused on beverages.
• Knowledge of beverage formulations and ingredients.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end beverage product development from ideation to commercialization.
• Analyze food ingredients with emphasis on beverage formulations.
• Study US beverage market trends and local consumer preferences.
• Conduct competitive analyses to identify market opportunities and differentiation.
• Collaborate with marketing, production and other departments to align R&D with business goals.
• Drive product innovation to enhance the beverage portfolio.

Skills

Food R&D

Beverage formulation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English & Chinese

Job description

heytea is seeking a Beverage R&D Manager to lead the development and innovation of beverage products, leveraging food research and development expertise to enhance our beverage offerings in the United States.

You will manage end-to-end product development, analyze ingredient functionality, study US beverage market trends, and collaborate with marketing and production across international teams, including travel to China. Strong PM and leadership skills are essential for driving innovation.