Head of R&D Candidate
R&D/Food Science
Dairy
No - Relocation
New England,
Masters
86326
SEEKING A ROLE AS: Senior R&D leader (VP, Head of R&D, or equivalent) in a Dairy or Dairy-adjacent food organization.
PROFILE: Senior R&D leader with over 20 years of experience across cheese and cultured dairy, combining deep technical expertise with executive accountability.
IN LOCATION: New England Region (Hybrid Remote)
SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
– Proven track record of improving margin, yield, and operational consistency by aligning formulation science, process capability, and plant execution.
– Led multidisciplinary teams, managed R&D budgets, and delivered scalable product platforms while reducing variability and strengthening core portfolios.
EDUCATION: MS Nutrition and Food Science (Dairy Science)
COMPENSATION: Flexible and aligned with role scope, complexity, and impact.
If you are interested in speaking with this R&D leader who:
– Has the ability to translate dairy science into disciplined business outcomes.
– Works best in environments where R&D is expected to drive technical clarity, operational rigor, and economic performance, not just product development, then…
Contact:
Joe Sommerfeldt
joes@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Hybrid Onsite/Remote Combination
Employment Preference:Permanent
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