• Application Deadline: Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Research and Development Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Ogun


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Core Duties

• Create and manage the new product development pipeline portfolio.


• Collaborates cross-functionally to drive the Customer to Concept process to bring new products to market.


• Identify marketing opportunities by analyzing and defining market share, competitor market share, and available market share by product market.


• Provide leadership and support for the design, development, refinement, and implementation of products by initiating research to identify consumer needs; develop new products to meet consumer needs; research consumer acceptance of products; work with production to identify process improvement.


• Prioritize new concepts/products through the development process which includes:
  
  
  
  • Formula and costing creation
  
  
  • Customer/Market test
  
  
  • Production Scale up
  
  
  
  


• Assess market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitors’ products


• Maintain knowledge on all regulatory issues as relating to the company’s products and ensure compliance.

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of a First Degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields.


• Relevant certifications will be an advantage.


• Years of relevant experience: 7years experience in product development processes within the food industry

Skills Required:

• Creativity and innovativeness.


• Excellent project management skills.


• Fast paced and analytical.


• Team player with good communication skills.