Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the R&D; Development Center and technical team, ensuring alignment with the company’s innovation and sustainability objectives
- Contribute and develop the roadmap of the ONE R&D; CPI team to constantly improve the efficiency, creativity, business impact of the team and directly manage part of the roadmap
- Maintain relationships with clients and find creative ways to expand the business
- Lead key projects to support business goals
- Monitor team metrics and objectives, ensuring the meeting of goals
- Serve as part of the organization’s leadership team and contribute to the development and execution of strategic decisions
- Ensure the team’s adherence to the Berry Safety guidelines
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the development center, focusing on market demands and collaborations with different expert and advanced centers
- Oversee the execution of R&D; projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Lead implementation of restaging products for the existing portfolio of sites of relevance
- Partner with key stakeholders on the definition of business continuity plans and security of supply initiatives
- Conduct all final qualifications necessary to confirm the feasibility for industrialization and prepare the required documentation for handover to the sites of production




- Participate in continuous improvement plans and follow up on launches at site or multisite level
- Foster a collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams across Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty, and Wellness sectors (when applicable)
- Co‑lead implementation and oversight of process streamlining, optimization, and improvement of product consistency
- Manage the allocation of human resources and oversee the development center’s budget
- Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders
- Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of excellence, feedback, and continuous learning

Requirements

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D;, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
- Proven track record of leading successful R&D; projects and managing high‑performing teams
- Strong knowledge of industrial processes, technology and qualification principles
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
- Experience in the Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty, or Wellness sectors is highly desirable

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📌 R&D Development Center Manager (Barcelona)
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📍 Barcelona