Are you a project leader or interim manager available for a high-impact, short-term assignment? We are currently recruiting an Interim R&D; Manager for a leading food manufacturing company based in Oñati, Spain.
This is a delivery-focused, hands-on leadership role aimed at ensuring project momentum, team coordination, and pipeline execution during a temporary transition period.

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Key Mission & Responsibilities
Project Pipeline Continuity: Keep ongoing R&D; and NPD projects progressing according to plan, managing risks, and removing bottlenecks.
Team Leadership: Lead and empower a dedicated team of R&D; technicians (~5–7 people), ensuring clear focus and execution discipline.
Cross-Functional Interface: Coordinate smoothly across Sales, Operations, Quality, Category Management, and Sourcing to maintain cross-departmental alignment.
Portfolio Prioritization & Governance: Lead project follow-ups, NPD reviews, status reporting, and facilitate decision-making.
Launch Readiness:



Support ongoing product launches across industrial, quality, cost, and timeline readiness.

Profile Requirements
Strong project management and team leadership skills in complex, fast-paced environments.
Proven track record in stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, and pragmatic problem-solving.
Fluent in English .
Ability to quickly step into a new environment and drive operational delivery.

Working Model & Conditions
Location: Oñati, Gipuzkoa (Spain).
Duration: ~3 to 6 months (maternity/leave cover).
Flexibility: Open to experienced interim profiles with adaptable time commitment / working models as long as delivery and impact are achieved efficiently. xiphteb

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