Group R&D Specialist
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Promasidor is hiring multiple Group R&D Specialists across Beverages, Culinary, Dairy, and Extrusions categories. The role leads end-to-end R&D from consumer-led briefs through formulation, scale-up, and commercial launch, serving as technical authority for the category across the Group. Based in Lagos, it requires 8–10 years of FMCG R&D experience and a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Multiple R&D specialist openings across four product categories
- Leads full innovation pipeline from concept to commercial launch
- Requires 8–10 years FMCG R&D experience and relevant degree
- Based in Lagos, open to candidates in Promasidor African markets
- Apply via Promasidor LinkedIn page
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Original source description
Promasidor was founded in 1979 by Robert Rose, who left the United Kingdom in 1957 for Zimbabwe to pursue his African dream. As Chairman of Allied Lyons Africa for over 20 years, he travelled extensively across Africa and gained a unique and thorough knowledge of the food industry throughout the continent. In particular he noticed a lack of availability of t... Read more about this company Group R&D Specialist Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: 8 - 10 years Location Lagos Job Field Research and Development About the job Promasidor is seeking multiple Group R&D Specialists across the following categories: Beverages, Culinary, Dairy, and Extrusions (Cereals and Snacks). The Group R&D team leads the end-to-end R&D agenda for its category portfolio across all operating markets. Reporting to the Group Senior Manager, R&D, the role owns the category innovation pipeline, from consumer-led briefs through formulation, scale-up, and commercial launch, and serves as the technical authority for the category across the Group. This position is open to candidates residing in Promasidor operating countries across Africa. Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy & Pipeline Define and own the multi-year R&D plan for the category, aligned with brand, commercial and Group innovation priorities. Build and prioritise a fully costed pipeline of new product development, renovation and value-engineering projects. Generate proprietary technology, ingredient and process ideas that drive distinctive competitive advantage. Product Development & Launch Lead end-to-end NPD from concept through formulation, lab and pilot trials, factory scale-up, sensory and consumer validation, and commercial launch. Ensure robust documentation: specifications, BOMs, shelf-life dossiers, technical files and launch hand-overs. Quality, Regulatory & Food Safety Ensure all category products meet regulatory and food-safety standards across operating markets (NAFDAC, SON, GSA, KEBS, FDB and others) and relevant international standards. Partner Quality and Regulatory teams on labelling, claims, fortification and shelf-life validation. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner Marketing and Insights to translate consumer briefs into winning technical concepts. Partner Procurement and Supply Chain on ingredient qualification, alternative sourcing and multi-source specifications. Partner Operations and Engineering on factory readiness, line trials and process robustness. Technology, Sustainability & External Partnerships Maintain expert command of category flavour systems. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, ingredients and process improvements for the category. Build strong working relationships with key suppliers, co-manufacturers and external technical partners. Team Leadership Lead, coach and develop the category R&D team across markets. Set clear objectives, deliver structured feedback and build succession in the category. Key Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Food Science & Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Nutrition or related discipline; Master's preferred. 8–10 years' progressive R&D experience: in FMCG, with strong specialisation in the category of interest or closely related categories. Hands-on experience: with flavour development in specialist category Experience: leading small technical teams and managing cross-functional projects. Strong project and stage-gate discipline; consumer and commercial mindset. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Promasidor on www.linkedin.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.