Research & Development Manager

荷兰皇家菲仕兰 FrieslandCampina China

Research, Teaching & Training

As R&D Manager, you will lead a small team of highly skilled research and development professionals and manage the associated budget to ensure the delivery of impactful innovation projects. You will work closely with commercial teams to shape and execute plans that build a winning product portfolio — both by developing new products and by optimizing existing products in terms of performance and cost efficiency.
In this role, you will strictly enforce project management standards and processes where they bring value to the business and drive project success. You will remain actively informed about external developments – such as changes with competitors, suppliers, or the regulatory landscape – and assess their potential impact on the business.
Supporting timely product registration processes, you will collaborate with Regulatory Affairs by providing the required technical documentation. Close collaboration with supply chain and procurement teams will be critical to ensure efficient operations within our factories.
You will also bring the technical knowledge needed to resolve any arising product quality issues and safeguard both product and packaging quality through accurate and up-to-date specification management.
When needed, you will consult with R&D expert teams in the Netherlands to leverage specialized knowledge in areas such as sensory, nutrition, or process technology in support of local projects.
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