The Role
A growing global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Research & Development Manager to join its technical team. This is a stand alone role that combines formulation, scale-up and cross-functional collaboration to support commercial product launches for global customers. You will work closely with R&D, Production, Quality, Sourcing and Commercial teams on a diverse range of development projects.
Key responsibilities
* Develop and optimise new and existing product formulations in response to customer briefs and commercial opportunities
* Conduct lab-based evaluations
* Support pilot and production scale-up activities, ensuring reproducibility, quality and compliance
* Collaborate with operations and QA to define quality standards for new products and support troubleshooting.
* Provide technical support for commercial teams including sample preparation, demonstrations and product documentation.
* Assist in process improvement initiatives focusing on quality, efficiency and sustainability.
* Participate in the evaluation of raw materials and support sourcing activities when required.
* Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, meeting timelines and customer expectations.
About you
* Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific field
* Familiarity with QA safety systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP) is desirable.
* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
* Comfortable with hands-on work in both lab and production environments
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Additional Information
* Occasional travel may be required
* Candidates must be able to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving commercial environment