R&D Manager (Food Industry)

R&D Manager (Food Industry)

Location: Rama 2 Road

Working Day: Monday – Every Other Saturday

We are looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead product development and innovation within a growing food manufacturing environment. This role will take full ownership of the R&D function—from concept development to commercialization—while ensuring products meet quality, cost, and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market and continuously improve existing formulations to stay competitive.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead end-to-end product development, from concept creation to product launch
• Develop and refine food formulations in line with market trends and customer requirements
• Conduct product trials, testing, and validation to ensure quality and consistency

Project Management

• Manage multiple R&D projects, ensuring timelines, cost targets, and quality standards are achieved
• Collaborate with production, marketing, and quality teams to support successful commercialization
• Lead scale-up processes from lab trials to full production

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the R&D team to strengthen technical capabilities
• Provide guidance on formulation, processes, and technical problem-solving

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, optimize costs, and enhance formulations
• Keep up to date with market trends, new ingredients, and industry innovations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in R&D within the food industry
• Strong experience in product formulation and commercialization
• Proven track record of launching successful food products
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Good command of English and Thai

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.