R&D and Innovation Manager

R&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.