R&D Product Development Lead

Baxters North America; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager to lead and direct advanced R&D programs in Cincinnati. You will supervise Phases from concept through commercialization, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets while advancing new product strategies.

In this role you will coach scientists, guide formulation requirements, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain rigorous timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Food Science.
• 5 years in R&D or product development in food industry.
• 1–3 years direct people management experience.
• Experience scaling from benchtop R&D to commercialization.
• Experience in savory flavor applications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, training, development, and daily direction for R&D resources.
• Guide lab personnel on formulation requirements, data collection, and procedures.
• Align resources to support the business strategy and financial goals.
• Develop and manage technical timelines and communicate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and remove roadblocks.
• Ensure food safety and product quality across development programs.

Skills

Coaching

Training

R&D leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Food safety

Education

Bachelor’s in Food Science

MS in Food Science

Job description

Baxters North America is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager to lead and direct advanced R&D programs in Cincinnati. You will supervise Phases from concept through commercialization, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets while advancing new product strategies.

In this role you will coach scientists, guide formulation requirements, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain rigorous timelines.