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Job Description:
This position will provide strategic direction and leadership, leverage
resources, develop relationships and provide global coordination for
technologies. The R&D Director is responsible for developing and
implementing strategies that incorporate business unit and commercial
objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advance technical expertise and knowledge within the Research and
Development Department of Kerry Group to support new product development,
identify and create new platforms that are commercially viable and meets
current trends and future needs to create a point of difference in the
market.
Technical:
Provide customers (internal and external) technical support for all meat
technologies.
Utilize both Kerry Technologies and Third Party Technologies to deliver
on Key projects. Requires an intimate knowledge of the various
technologies that Kerry possesses, globally and regionally.
Provide Technical advice to senior management on advances / developments
within the scientific community that may be of benefit to Kerry.
Provide Technical Support to the Sales group and Kerry customers
regionally and globally in the completion of key projects as well as
technical sales contact with customers.
Keep abreast of new Technical Developments, Product Launches and Market
trends in the Food industry.
Develop and provide technical sales support for New Technology Platforms
that will drive growth for Kerry. e.g. Health
& Wellness & Improved Protein Functionality.
Ensure new product development fits in with existing Kerry manufacturing
capabilities.
Work with Operations to develop new processes / procedures where required
to ensure successful scale up and production of products at manufacturing
sites.
Develop relationships with key customers. Improve collaboration with
these stakeholders.
Network with outside resources – Universities, Consultants – to keep up
to date with ongoing research.
Collaborate with other technical teams within Kerry Centre to identify
ingredient systems which bring unique value.
Team Management & Development:
The R&D Director is responsible for the hiring and development of
suitably qualified candidates to work within the R&D department of
Kerry.
The performance of the R&D team is the responsibility of the R&D
Director.
Adequate resource alignment is required to ensure key projects are
delivered on time.
Clearly communicate Management Strategy to R&D Team along with
R&D Vice President.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Masters Degree in Food Science or Meat Science.
8-10 years experience in Red Meat processes
Demonstrate technical expertise in meat ingredient applications
technology.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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