Senior R&D Manager — Protein Beverages & Innovation

Cps4jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition Products Company seeks a Senior Manager / Associate Director of R&D to lead the development of RTD and RTM protein beverages. You will oversee the full R&D lifecycle from concept to post-launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and external testing, shelf-life assessments, data organization and communication of findings.

Requirements include a B.S. in Food Science, advanced degree preferred, and 10+ years in formulation/commercialization with protein products.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in formulation and commercialization, incl. 4+ years protein, low carb/sugar shelf-stable products.
• Proven track record launching multiple projects in a CPG environment with cross-functional partners.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% during peak projects; readiness for varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R&D from concept to post-launch, incl. testing and shelf-life.
• Coordinate cross-functional R&D requirements and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with VP of R&D to drive innovation and ingredient trend assessment.
• Provide sales samples, perform package fill tests, and manage documentation.
• Drive innovation, renovation, supply continuity, and cost savings.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

R&D Lifecycle

Excel

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Food Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ESHA Genesis

TraceGains

I2L

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Nutrition Products Company seeks a Senior Manager / Associate Director of R&D to lead the development of RTD and RTM protein beverages. You will oversee the full R&D lifecycle from concept to post-launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and external testing, shelf-life assessments, data organization and communication of findings.

Requirements include a B.S. in Food Science, advanced degree preferred, and 10+ years in formulation/commercialization with protein products.