Manage R&D budget and monitor R&D performance with set targets and metrics against business objectives.
Lead the application center and ensure a safe working environment, food safety compliance, and a motivated R&D team
Manage and prioritize application development across categories and ensure that R&D projects are appropriately staffed.
Develop strong customer relationships and innovation opportunities for strategic accounts with Go To Market team, and ensure customer satisfaction to technical solutions
Collaborate with commercial leaders to support business growth in priority segmentation, and work with regional and global R&D to leverage and develop innovation capabilities and talents for the business
You will develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business and/or regulatory environment while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals, and making decisions for hiring, performance and disciplinary actions.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten years of related work experience
Other minimum qualifications may apply
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fundamental understanding of functionality of food ingredients, such as edible oils, proteins, carbohydrates, in food system.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in technical services, applications or a similar discipline in B2B food business
Experience leading a technical team with staff from multiple locations and disciplines
Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationships and trust through technical knowledge and expertise
