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Senior Product Development Manager
Job summary
A leading recruitment firm is looking for R&D Scientists & Product Developers in Johannesburg. This full-time role involves developing innovative food products, collaborating with teams, and translating scientific insights into practical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science or a related field, possesses strong analytical skills, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Benefits include career development and a competitive package, providing an exciting opportunity to shape the future of food in South Africa.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills and a passion for innovation.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative global environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize formulations for new food products.
- Translate scientific insights into commercially viable solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, sensory, and regulatory.
- Lead trials, testing, and scale-up from lab to launch.
Skills
Education
We are looking for R&D Scientists & Product Developers with Food Industry experience.
On behalf of our multinational client, a leader in food innovation, Syndicate is seeking science-driven professionals in Research & Development and New Product Development to help shape the future of food.
- Develop and optimize formulations for new food products
- Translate scientific insights into commercially viable solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, sensory, and regulatory
- Lead trials, testing, and scale-up from lab to launch
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Sciences or related discipline
- Strong analytical skills and a passion for innovation
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative global environments
- Career development within a multinational organization
- Competitive package
- Opportunity to play a vital role in developing exciting new products within SA
If you're ready to take your expertise to the next level and work on products that make a difference, we'd love to connect.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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