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.