Head - R&D - Beverages

Head - R&D - Beverages - 18-25 years - Mumbai

Summary:

Joined a leading FMCG company in R&D, driving innovation, new product development, and process improvement while managing strategic partnerships, cross-functional collaboration, and technology evaluation to deliver impactful business results.

Your Future Employer :

A leading organization in the Dairy & Beverage sector with a strong focus on innovation, product development, and state-of-the-art R&D capabilities.

Location : Mumbai

Key Responsibilities:

- Leverage solid research skills and creative approach to assess ingredients and technologies.

- Drive innovation in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies to create impactful new products, improved processes, and/or capital optimization.

- Manage strategic partnerships with research institutes, technology providers, and suppliers to acquire novel technologies.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on project goals.

- Act as the primary liaison with external technology partners for ingredient and technology evaluation.

- Function effectively as a Research Manager, Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, and Technical Expert.

- Document all work, including technical plans, experimental reports, and plant trial reports.

- Provide technical advice to senior management on scientific advancements beneficial to the company.

- Support Marketing teams and customers on key technical projects.

- Align resources adequately to ensure timely delivery of critical projects.

- Clearly communicate management strategy to the R&D team and update leadership on progress.

What We're Looking For:

Education: B.Tech / M.Tech (Food Technology)

Knowledge Required:

- Strong expertise in R&D systems and processes.

- Proven product development skills in the Dairy and Beverage industry.

- In-depth knowledge of food flavors, ingredients, food chemistry, formulations, and processes.

What's in it for You?

- Competitive salary and growth opportunities.

- Work with dynamic teams on exciting projects.

- Flexibility and a supportive work environment.

What's in it for you:

- An opportunity to work with a market leader in the beverage industry.

- A chance to lead impactful legal and compliance initiatives.

- A role offering both strategic and operational responsibilities.