Research and Development Manager

The ideal candidate is a professional with experience leading and coordinating the organization's research and development activities, with the primary objective of ensuring the company's innovation and competitive advantage by developing new products, processes, or technologies. Responsibilities 1. Constantly seek out new ideas and technologies to stay ahead of the curve. 2. Stimulates creativity and innovation within your department, creating an environment conducive to the generation of new ideas. 3. Leads the development of new products or the improvement of existing ones by encouraging innovation and creative problem-solving within the team. 4. Ensures that R&D initiatives align with market trends, customer needs, and the company's strategic objectives. 5. Collaborate with product development teams to prototype, test, and optimize products prior to commercialization. 6. Manages and complies with financial and profitability indicators in the assigned product categories and/or brands. 7. Supervises production procedures of manufacturing personnel, research new trends in the industry, and develops new products based on new formulations. 8. Responsible for designing, formulating, developing, and/or reformulating products, processes, and/or services through management of the research and development laboratory, the supply of materials (raw materials, inputs, packaging, etc.), industrial scale-ups, and the administration of recipes on the server and software. 9. Lead the planning, execution, and completion of R&D projects, ensuring that they meet deadlines, budgets, and technical requirements. 10. Leads and guides a team of scientists and engineers, fostering innovation and ensuring high-quality results. 11. Directs and evaluates the performance of R&D staff, ensuring that a high level of knowledge and skills is maintained. 12. Collaborate with product development, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful commercialization of new products. 13. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including adequate documentation and intellectual property protection. 14. Manage project resources, including staff, equipment, and budget, to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications 1. Chemical Engineer, and/or QFB. Master's degree in a scientific field: Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetics, Computer Science. Graduate of both degrees. 2. Technical Skills: Team development, Planning, organization, and execution of R&D projects, Communication and collaboration, Problem analysis and resolution, Creativity and ingenuity, Project management, Budget management and Business representation at conventions, seminars, and conferences. 3. Soft Skills: Organization, Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability, Strategic Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Persuasion and Empathy. 4. Knowledge: • In-depth knowledge of the scientific or technical field (chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, software development) • 100% advanced written and spoken English • Excellent spelling in both Spanish and English • Extensive knowledge of the organization's R&D-related disciplines. • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards in the relevant field. 5. Experience: • 7 years of R&D experience, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership position. • Strong project management skills, with experience leading complex research projects from concept to completion. 6. Excellent personal presentation 7. Excellent communication and leadership skills 8. Available to work at the Jalisco Logistics Center (Acatlán de Juárez) 9. US visa desirable Offer 1. Salary: 52 to 67 thousand pesos MX per month. Assigned based on job profile and experience. 2. Legal benefits: IMSS (100%), Infonavit, vacation, vacation bonus, Christmas bonus (30 days). 3. Benefits above the legal limit: Savings fund, food vouchers, gas vouchers. 4. Benefits: Agreement with gyms, health campaigns. 5. Work tools: Vehicle, computer, cell phone. 6. Financial compensation and additional benefits upon granting a permanent contract. Those interested please apply through the platform and attach your updated CV. Thank you!

Location: Guadalajara, Mexico Metropolitan Area, MX

Posted Date: 7/16/2025