R&D Category Leader Specialities

This role is based in UK, Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Home of KP Snacks’ Hula Hoops, popchips, Nik Naks, and more. The R&D Category Leader owns the product innovation strategy for the assigned category and co‐creates the category innovation roadmap in close partnership with the European Marketing Category Lead.

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or similar
• Extensive experience in FMCG food R&D, international environment preferred
• Strong expertise in product development, formulation, sensory & process technologies
• Proven experience leading R&D innovation projects and teams
• Strategic thinker with strong hands‐on execution mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally
• Willing to be based in UK

Benefits

• competitive salary
• benefits package
• opportunity to stand out for your professionalism and performance