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Location: INTEQC Foods Co., Ltd. – Na Khok Subdistrict, Samut Sakhon, Thailand Business Type: Food Processing Industry ( Meat Protein, Snack Product and Ready to Eat ) Working Days: Work 6 days a week with flexible days off 2 Saturdays per month. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and innovative R&D Manager to lead the development of Air-Dried Meat Products, Meat Protein Snacks, Value-added Meat Products, and Health-oriented Food Products. This role will be responsible for driving product innovation, leading cross-functional projects, accelerating time-to-market, and supporting business growth in both domestic and international markets. Key Responsibilities -Develop and execute R&D strategies aligned with the company's business, sales, and marketing objectives. -Lead new product development projects from concept generation through formulation, pilot production, commercialization, and product launch. -Drive innovation in meat protein products by creating high-quality, safe, and cost-competitive products. -Optimize product formulation and manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, and profitability. -Ensure all product development activities comply with food regulations, food safety requirements, customer specifications, and international standards. -Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Production, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product launches. -Lead, coach, and develop the R&D team to achieve departmental KPIs and organizational goals. -Monitor global food trends, emerging technologies, consumer insights, and market opportunities for continuous innovation. -Manage departmental budgets, project timelines, and R&D performance reporting. Qualifications -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Meat Science, Food Engineering, or related fields. -Minimum 10 years of experience in Food Research & Development. -At least 5 years of leadership experience in an R&D management position. -Strong experience in Meat Protein Products, Air-Dried Meat, Meat Snacks, Ready-to-Eat, Ready-to-Cook, or other value-added food products. -Solid knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems, GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and relevant international standards. -Good understanding of food regulations and product compliance for both domestic and export markets. -Strong leadership, project management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. -Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments.