R&D Manager

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Food Scientists and R&D Technicians
• Establish team priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives
• Develop team capabilities and strengthen GoMacro’s technical expertise
• Lead technical development and continuous improvement of products from concept through technical readiness for commercialization
• Own product formulation, ingredient functionality, process development, packaging technical requirements, product specifications, and technical documentation
• Ensure products meet consumer expectations, quality, cost, technical feasibility, manufacturability, and brand promise objectives
• Partner with the Commercialization & External Manufacturing Manager on technical readiness and knowledge transfer
• Establish and improve R&D processes, standards, operating systems, documentation, governance, and decision-making practices
• Build systems that improve collaboration, visibility, and accountability across cross-functional teams
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Innovation, FSQA, Procurement, Commercialization, Project Management, and other teams
• Translate business and consumer needs into scalable technical solutions
• Identify technical and commercialization risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives involving product quality, ingredient performance, manufacturability, and consumer experience
• Monitor product performance throughout the lifecycle and identify improvements to quality, cost, consistency, and technical capability
• Lead technical investigations related to formulation, ingredients, processing, and product performance
• Stay informed of emerging ingredients, technologies, consumer trends, and industry best practices
• Measure and improve R&D performance, project execution, organizational capability, and cross-functional partnerships
• Travel to manufacturing facilities, external manufacturing partners, suppliers, and industry events

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Product Development, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in food product development, research & development, commercialization support, or technical operations within the food manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated success coaching, developing, and building high-performing technical teams
• Experience leading cross-functional product development initiatives from concept through technical readiness for commercialization
• Experience developing products for commercial food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of formulation, ingredient functionality, process development, and manufacturing operations
• Experience establishing or improving technical processes, standards, documentation, and ways of working with an R&D organization is preferred
• Strong knowledge of food science, ingredient functionality, formulation, processing, and manufacturing principles
• Ability to translate consumer and business needs into commercially viable technical solutions
• Experience balancing product quality, cost, manufacturability, and brand expectations
• Understanding of product lifecycle management, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving
• Experience developing technical documentation, specifications, manufacturing instructions, and validation protocols
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Ability to identify risks, evaluate options, and provide practical recommendations
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance technical excellence with speed, cost, scalability, and organizational priorities
• Excellent project leadership, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Effective communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations
• Passion for developing people and creating an inclusive, accountable, high-performing team culture
• Growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and organizational development
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and sound decision-making in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Preference for local candidates, but not required

Demonstrates expertise in food product development, technical operations, and team leadership, with a strong focus on formulation, ingredient functionality, and…