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Clemens Food Group · 1 day ago

Director of Research Development

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Director of Research Development to lead a high-impact R&D function. This role involves shaping product innovation and optimization while managing R&D teams to drive company growth and enhance product performance.

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Responsibilities

Lead technical strategy and execution for R&D innovation and optimization
Define and align project accountability structures with Commercialization, Marketing, and Ops
Manage high-profile technical initiatives and build cross-functional partnerships
Oversee benchtop and commercialization pipelines
Integrate customer feedback, vendor partnerships, and internal insight into rapid innovation
Manage team development, succession planning, and structure evaluation
Oversee KPI scorecard and portfolio health metrics

Qualification

R&D leadershipCross-functional product developmentRegulatory knowledgeFood safetyCommercializationCost optimizationHigh-level communicationPeople leadershipStrategic thinkingGrowth mindset

Required

Proven R&D leadership (10+ years), preferably in protein or meat
Track record of managing cross-functional product development at scale
Deep knowledge of regulatory, food safety, commercialization, and cost optimization
Experience working across branded and private label categories
High-level communication and influence skills—internally and externally
Willingness to do both Strategic R&D work and cover a trial/first production with the team on the plant floor
A driven leader with a hunger to develop the team and push to hit deliverables through obstacles
Strategic thinker with strong operational follow-through
Confident technical communicator and people leader
Comfortable managing complexity in a fast-paced environment
Growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Company

Clemens Food Group

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Founded in 1895, Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned vertically coordinated pork production operation, with sister organizations that include feed milling, farming, processing, transportation, and logistics.

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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John Santoro, SPHR
Senior VP-CPO
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Brenda Andujar
Human Resources Business Partner
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