Head of Research & Development

Near East Consulting Group

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

20 - 25 Years

Job Location

Lebanon - Lebanon

Education

Bachelor of Science(Food Technology)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The role s objective is to maintain the company's position of standard premium quality products and abreast of product and production innovations aiming at securing a competitive edge.

This role is responsible for maintaining the company s premium product positioning by driving innovation, overseeing R&D and quality assurance, and shaping product and portfolio strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders. It leads new product development, supplier quality selection, market research, and operational improvements to enhance productivity, profitability, and competitive advantage. The role also focuses on building and managing a high-performing team, ensuring strong governance, accurate reporting, and efficient internal processes.

Integrity & High Ethical Standards; Hands-on; Analytical and detail oriented; Good communication skills and cross functional collaboration; Innovative

Desired Candidate Profile

B.S in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Chemistry o r any related field. A Master s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or Food Chemistry or any related field is a must.

Minimum 20 years of overall experience from which 10 years of managerial experience in Food Production Research & Development and Quality Assurance with leading regional or international Food production companies.

Proven track record in product development, food production processes and quality standards aligned with both Food and the Company requirements

Good exposure to:

  • International quality standards (such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS)
  • Export documentation, labeling requirements, and traceability rules
  • Navigating different regulatory frameworks (EU, GCC, North America, etc.

Fluent in Arabic & English. French is a plus.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Head Of Research & Development

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