Research And Development Manager

Job Description

R&D Manager

Food Manufacturing

Bergen County, NJ

You know how exciting it is when a great idea becomes a real product consumers choose every day. Not because it is trendy but because it delivers something they genuinely want. Taste. Convenience. Better nutrition. A moment of joy.

This business is growing quickly in the US and the future roadmap is ambitious. They have a clear commitment to expanding their food and beverage presence and there is serious investment behind it. The challenge now is turning opportunity into a sustained pipeline of successful launches. That is where you come in.

As Product Development Manager you will take ownership of developing products for the US market from concept through to launch. You will work closely with colleagues overseas who are responsible for the technical capabilities of formulation and packaging. Your role is to understand the US consumer, translate what the market needs, and shape products that are both exciting and commercially viable. You will also ensure the product you create truly reflects local requirements for taste, scale up, regulatory expectations and quality.

There is no large team here to hide behind. You will be trusted to operate independently, partner with co manufacturers, and make things happen by building strong relationships across functions. Innovation, cost improvements, category growth and complexity reduction will all sit within your world. And because this organisation is expanding through both organic growth and future acquisitions, what you build now helps define what comes next.

To enjoy this role you will likely be someone who has worked across multiple food and beverage categories and who understands how co manufacturing partnerships can accelerate innovation when handled well. You will be confident engaging senior stakeholders, comfortable navigating a global structure, and motivated by the idea of having real influence rather than waiting your turn.

If you want to be part of a company that is evolving fast in the US market and you like the idea of being one of the people driving that change, let us talk in confidence.