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. ¿Asegúrese de inscribirse rápido, ya que se espera un gran volumen de solicitudes. This is a delivery-focused, hands-on leadership role aimed at ensuring project momentum, team coordination, and pipeline execution during a temporary transition period. Project Pipeline Continuity: Keep ongoing R&D; and NPD projects progressing according to plan, managing risks, and removing bottlenecks. 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. Support ongoing product launches across industrial, quality, cost, and timeline readiness. Strong project management and team leadership skills in complex, fast-paced environments. Fluent in English . Duration: ~3 to 6 months (maternity/leave cover). Flexibility: Open to experienced interim profiles with versátil time commitment / working models as long as delivery and impact are achieved efficiently. Feel free to like and share within your network #

📌 Interim R&D Manager (Bilbao)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Bilbao