Senior R&D Manager Nutraceuticals
1 day ago
Widnes
Location: Widnes, Cheshire Working Pattern: Site-based with some flexibility for hybrid working We are recruiting for an experienced Senior R&D Manager to join a growing and innovative nutraceutical business based in Widnes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of new products, drive innovation strategy, and manage a talented R&D team within a fast-paced commercial environment. As Senior R&D Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bringing new nutraceutical products to market, collaborating closely with customers, commercial teams, manufacturing, quality, and external stakeholders to deliver commercially successful innovations. • Lead and develop a team of up to 10 R&D professionals, • Drive the end-to-end development of nutraceutical and health supplement products, • Manage multiple innovation and product development projects simultaneously, • Act as the key technical contact for customers and clients, building strong long-term relationships, • Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams, • Identify market trends, emerging ingredients, and innovation opportunities, • Support business growth through new product development and customer-led projects, • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory requirements, • Present technical information confidently to both internal and external stakeholders, • Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement We are looking for a commercially aware R&D leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent people management and stakeholder engagement skills. • Significant experience within nutraceuticals, food supplements, functional foods, or related sectors, • Proven leadership experience managing technical or R&D teams, • Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills, • Experience leading product development projects from concept through to launch, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, • Ability to build credibility with both internal and external stakeholders, • Strong project management and organisational capabilities, • Scientific degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline, • Experience working with vitamins, minerals, botanicals, functional ingredients, or health supplements, • Knowledge of UK and EU nutraceutical regulations, • Experience within a contract manufacturing or customer-led development environment, • Opportunity to lead a high-performing R&D function, • Strategic role with significant influence across the business, • Innovative and growing nutraceutical organization, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Clear opportunity to make a lasting impact on future product innovation #J-18808-Ljbffr