Innovation R&D Manager

Company Profile

Ingredion is a global leading food ingredient solutions provider, focusing on delivering innovative ingredient solutions for food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in the United States, the company has extensive production and R&D networks worldwide. Ingredion is committed to helping customers develop healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products through scientific innovation.

Job Description

1. Develop technical capabilities and lead new product development/innovation projects with significant business impact. This includes experimental design, formulation development, process research, troubleshooting, process optimization, and trials with external customers.
2. Effectively manage internal and external projects, including but not limited to excellent planning, resource allocation, and project execution to successfully complete projects. Lead the development and innovation of new ideas, new products, or new product platforms through ideation sessions, literature review, and experimentation. Work closely with operations, global and regional innovation departments to achieve this goal.
3. Provide in-depth technical solutions on ingredients, formulations, processing, and process optimization to marketing teams and external customers. Conduct seminars and technical training for internal and external customers, including demonstrations to customers and/or during exhibitions.
4. Stay informed about the latest information on food trends and technologies. Exchange important learnings, information, and practices with regional and global technical teams. Collaborate with key customers and important influencers in the industry to build a strong technical foundation.
5. Work closely with functional teams to support project development and contribute to commercialization.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Food Science or related fields, with research focus on starch (hydroxypropyl starch) preferred.
2. Familiar with the food ingredients industry, with 5+ years of R&D innovation experience in food companies.
3. Experience in starch R&D and innovation, able to fundamentally solve customer problems and development needs. Able to combine theory with practice to provide guidance.
4. Good communication skills and customer service awareness, with good stress resistance.
5. Strong sense of responsibility and professional ethics. Proficient in computer and sales software applications such as MS Office and CRM.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Clear career development path and training opportunities
• International corporate working environment and culture
• Social insurance and housing fund, year-end bonus, paid annual leave
• Free shuttle bus, good leadership, growth potential

Work Location

Shanghai

How to Apply

Please send your Chinese and English resume to info@maap.asia with the email subject "Position + Name".