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Sr. R&D Manager

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1440 Foods Manufacturing

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United States , New York

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Salary:

165000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sr. R&D Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in leading end-to-end Product Development activities across 1440 Foods’ Snacks, Ready-to-Drink (RTD), and supplements. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the definition, prioritization, and execution of day-to-day activities enabling the effective execution of Innovation and Brand Maintenance initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with a diverse technical team to influence, plan, and deliver the R&D and Commercialization agenda.

Job Responsibility:

  • Partners with cross-functional team in the effective planning and execution of innovation activities while driving cost savings and efficiencies across all bar and powdered beverage platforms
  • Leads the Snacks, RTD, and Supplements R&D team through the entire product development cycle
  • Guarantees that all initiatives meet the product development brief
  • Drives a data- and scientific-driven product development process
  • Leads the R&D team in addressing technical challenges
  • Oversees the planning and execution of benchtop, pilot, and full-scale plant production
  • Establishes and executes best R&D practices
  • Effectively manages multiple, concurrent projects
  • Acts as a role model for effective teamwork
  • Leads a highly technical and capable R&D team with focus on developing/mentoring team members

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food/Chemical Engineering, or equivalent required
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in Food/Beverage Consumer Packaged Goods industry
  • At least 4 years of experience managing teams through the entire product development cycle
  • Experience in Dairy and/or Nutritional products preferred
  • Active knowledge and experience in planning and conducting a variety of sensory evaluations
  • Experience working with nutritional software, technical and quality systems
  • Experience with Excel, ESHA Genesis, project management software, and/or Trace Gains preferred
  • Strategic technical mindset
  • Operates effectively in a matrixed environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Proven talent development skills
  • Self-directed with a demonstrated sense of accountability
  • Effective leadership, teamwork and organizational skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience in Dairy and/or Nutritional products preferred
  • Experience with Excel, ESHA Genesis, project management software, and/or Trace Gains preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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