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R&D Director - RTD & Powders

Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) Direct message the job poster from Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) Senior Talent Acquisition Partner | Glanbia Performance Nutrition and Glanbia Nutritionals

From athletes to remote workers, people around the world want to eat well and live healthier, more active lives. We are

Glanbia Performance Nutrition: Our award-winning performance and lifestyle brands include Optimum Nutrition, Isopure, BSN, think! bars, Amazing Grass

and more. Whether you want to build muscle, reach peak performance, eat more protein-rich foods, or lose weight, we have a product to match. We are looking for a Director of Powders and Ready to Drink (RTDs) applications to become a key member of the R&D senior leadership and oversee all R&D activities within Powders and RTD applications and development platforms. Primary Responsibilities: Collaborate with Sr. R&D Leadership Team on the design and implementation of R&D strategy, prioritization, and team development opportunities. Lead, mentor and develop the RTD and Powders applications team for GPN. Develop a center of excellence for Powder and RTD applications. Develop a pipeline of products with Brands to meet strategic needs. Support product efficiency and second sourcing applications initiatives. Champion GPN R&D Ways of working including but not limited to SOPs, protocols, and testing criteria. Support the optimization of systems & processes to support team and business. Lead IP management for all Powder and RTD initiatives. Accountable for team performance, ensuring delivery of business objectives, and quality of work. Develop and maintain external relationships within International and Americas regions. Build support networks across the Americas and in key markets. Prioritize team activities to align with business needs and objectives, ensuring the team is resourced adequately. Support the professional and technical development of their team and the wider R&D team. Experience: Bachelors of Science in Food Science & Technology, Food Engineering, or other related technical degrees. 12 or more years in an R&D-centric applications role leading ingredient selection, formulation, scaling and commercializing products - powders and RTD Our business is exciting, dynamic, and growing, we are looking for a dedicated leader to possess a flexible and nimble mindset as priorities, opportunities, and external conditions are constantly evolving. About Glanbia The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions:

Glanbia Performance Nutrition

,

Glanbia Nutritionals,

and

Joint Ventures .

Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. Seniority level

Seniority level Director Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

Job function Research, Product Management, and Science Industries Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Wellness and Fitness Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) by 2x Inferred from the description for this job

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