R&D Manager

[About Us]▶ 리치프로덕츠코리아(Rich Products Korea LLC)는 미국 뉴욕주 버팔로에 본사를 둔 글로벌 식품 기업으로, 고품질 냉장 및 냉동 식품의 생산 및 유통을 전문으로 하고 있습니다. 당사는 안정적이고 수익성 높은 B2B 비즈니스를 운영하고 있으며, 서울우유, SPC, 메가커피, 스타벅스 등 주요 고객사 및 파트너와의 협력을 바탕으로 강력한 글로벌 브랜드와 혁신적인 식품 솔루션을 제공하고 있습니다.[Key Responsibilities]1. Innovation & Product Development

• Execute local innovation and product development strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the development, renovation, and commercialization of products for the Korea market.
• Build and manage a 2–3 year product and innovation pipeline.
• Utilize consumer insights, market trends, and technical expertise to identify growth opportunities.
• Support value creation initiatives, including product optimization and Design-to-Value opportunities.2. Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop the R&D team to achieve business and functional objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the R&D organization.
• Drive efficient R&D processes and effective ways of working.3. Cross functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Global R&D teams.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project execution and commercialization.
• Align stakeholders and priorities to support business growth and innovation objectives.4. Project & Portfolio Management
• Manage R&D and innovation projects from concept through commercialization.
• Monitor project timelines, resources, budgets, and risks.
• Provide regular project updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, standards, and best practices.5. Innovation & Capability Building
• Monitor emerging technologies, consumer trends, and industry developments.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen product, process, and organizational capabilities.
• Promote innovation and knowledge sharing across the organization.[Direction of Others]
• Lead and develop a technical R&D team through effective people management, coaching, and engagement.
• Directly and indirectly manage a team of up to 10 associates.RequirementsRequirements[Basic Qualifications]
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience within R&D or product development functions.
• Proven experience leading innovation or product development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of ingredients, manufacturing processes, and food technologies.[Preferred Skills]
• Experience leading R&D teams within the food or consumer products industry.
• Experience working within regional or global organizations.[Functional Requirements]
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience managing projects, priorities, budgets, and resources.
• Ability to translate technical information into business recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with regional or global teams in a matrix organization.