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Research and Development JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE
Research and Development Salary Guide
Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into FMCG (Fast- Moving Consumer Goods) positions!
Research and Development Core Duties and Qualifications
The Research and Development Manager in the FMCG sector is important in setting up the platform fro introduction, new product development, and product optimization in order to fulfil the continuously changing consumer demands. Their role focuses on the discovery of market trends, product testing, and the achievement of regulatory standards such as safety, quality, other best practices.
R&D Manager ensures the company’s development and makes it more competitive in the market through product innovation and quality.
Desired Profile For A Research and Development
Roles and Duties
However, R&D manager is the part of the company that is directly engaged in the new product development process throughout the product’s life cycle and their role also include the following responsibilities:
- Identify potential products in the market and attempt to produce new products.
- Modify existing products to make them better, cheaper, or to update in order to meet specific requirements.
- Conduct market analysis to keep track of new trends and product standards.
- Consult with the marketing and sales teams to align the objectives and development of the product.
- Check products for health and safety standards before they hit the market to prevent any mishap.
- Schedule product trials and consumer focus group meetings to perfect the formulations of new products.
- Document all R&D activities in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Stay informed about the latest trends in the sector, technology, and science to encourage new improvements.
Qualifications And Certifications
The following qualifications are required for the research and development manager role:
- Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
- Food science
- Chemistry
- Bio-chemistry
- Mathematics
- Related field
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), STEM fields, or related field.
- Professional certifications of Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Innovation Manager (CIM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Innovation Leader (CIL), and others are suggested.
Skills And Expertise
The following skill sets and experience are the most sought after by employers.
- 10-12 years of professional experience in R&D, product development, or related fields.
- Expertise in regulatory and quality standards such as FDA, HACCP, etc.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Project management skills.
- Leadership and team building.
- Innovative vision.
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