Full job descriptionR&D and Innovation Manager
*Location: West Yorkshire
*Job Type: Full-time
*Salary: Competitive
We are seeking an R&D and Innovation Manager to lead our client’s innovation and technical program delivery, focusing on new product design, development, and operational handover. This role involves managing UK R&D staff and facilities and overseeing expenditure for innovation and customer technical support activities.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Manage the progression of the innovation portfolio, ensuring planning, resource balance, and outputs are formalised and align with strategy and budget.
*Collaborate with the Technical Director to deliver the innovation strategy, skills and competency frameworks, and functional excellence standards.
*Define and deliver technical platform development, applying and developing formulation expertise to support current and future growth demands.
*Work closely with Regional Techno-Operational teams on product range improvement projects to enhance process capability, quality, and market suitability.
*Champion data creation and usage to accelerate development and optimise resources required for new product control and delivery.
*Manage the UK R&D laboratory, technical staff, and service KPIs as defined by the function and business.
*Handle documentation and traceability for Standards conformity.
*Define and deliver customer technical service in collaboration with the Commercial Team on a global scale, including Key Account Manager (KAM) technical programs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
*3-5 years of direct formulation development experience.
*3-5 years’ experience in managing technical teams.
*Strong background in R&D program and project management.
*Familiarity with advanced data management and problem-solving techniques.
*Proven experience in people and expenditure management.
*Excellent communication and teamworking skills, both within and across teams.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary package.
*Opportunities for professional growth and development.
*Dynamic and innovative work environment.
To apply for the R&D and Innovation Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.