Research And Development Manager(Food technologist)

Company Description Foodsure is a specialized food innovation and commercialization partner focused on bridging the gap between product formulation and commercial scale. The team works at the intersection of food science, product development, manufacturing, and brand strategy to help founders turn ideas into viable, launch-ready products. With experience across 1000+ formulations, Foodsure supports categories such as functional beverages, protein foods, nutraceuticals, snacks, sauces, premixes, and emerging food segments. Its end-to-end approach spans market feasibility, R&D, sensory validation, pilot trials, regulatory readiness, manufacturing, and commercial launch. Foodsure is driven by a forward-looking vision to help build the next major food and beverage categories before markets become saturated.

Role Description The Research and Development Manager (Food Technologist) will lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept through commercialization, ensuring products are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with market needs. This full-time on-site role, based in Noida, involves designing and optimizing formulations, overseeing lab and pilot trials, and collaborating with manufacturing partners to ensure smooth scale-up. The role includes managing sensory evaluations, ensuring compliance with relevant food safety and regulatory standards, and maintaining documentation of formulations, processes, and test results. The manager will guide and mentor R&D team members, coordinate project timelines and resources, and work closely with founders, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business objectives into innovative, commercially viable food and beverage solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong Research and Development (R&D) and Research skills, with experience in food technology or food science.
• Demonstrated Team Management and Team Leadership capabilities to guide, mentor, and develop R&D staff.
• Proven Project Management skills, including planning, prioritizing, and delivering multiple R&D projects on time.
• In-depth knowledge of food formulation, ingredient functionality, sensory evaluation, and scale-up from lab to manufacturing.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices in the food and beverage industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and work effectively with founders and clients.
• Experience with functional foods, nutraceuticals, or emerging food categories is an advantage.