Job Title: Senior Manager, Research and Development.
Location: Greater Boston, MA.
Overview:
CM Medical are currently partnered with with a leader in food ingredients, who are seeking a Senior Manager of Research & Development (R&D) within the bakery and food ingredients sector. This role will be responsible for leading a team of three scientists, focusing on customer product development and delivering innovative bakery concepts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in baked goods, particularly in bread, and will be a strong leader who can guide junior and senior scientists alike.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Manage a team of three scientists (two senior, one junior), providing mentorship and leadership.
- Product Development: Oversee the development of innovative bakery products and ingredient applications, collaborating closely with strategic customers to identify value propositions for commercial success.
- Hands-On Applications: Work directly on bakery product applications, assisting in the development of concepts within the Innovation Center and ensuring a smooth transition from development to large-scale production.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with both industrial and ingredient-based clients to develop and enhance bakery solutions.
- Innovation Focus: Lead the effort to elevate existing commercial bakery concepts and continuously raise the bar on product quality and innovation.
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience in bakery R&D, with specific expertise in bread and baked goods.
- Proven track record of managing teams, with several years of experience leading junior and senior scientists.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Bachelor's degree in food science, bakery technology, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
- Open to candidates with backgrounds in both industrial-scale production and ingredients-based R&D.
*Please note, if you do not meet the above criteria, and have not heard from the within 14 days - please assume your application has been unsuccessful*
