Director, Research & Development

Kinders

Walnut Creek, CA, United States
Base: $200,000-$235,000 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
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10-12+ years r&d experience
Cpg food development expertise
End-to-end product commercialization
** Kinder's is seeking a Director of Research & Development based in Walnut Creek, CA, to lead product innovation and development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in CPG and food development, along with strong leadership and project management skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Research & Development will lead a team responsible for driving end-to-end product innovation projects from concept to commercialization at a top-five CPG brand.
  • This role requires a leader who can balance hands-on technical execution with mentorship to ensure market-leading speed to market while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • The company fosters a culture of 'smart-and-scrappy' adventurers who embrace ambiguity and make decisions quickly to add flavor to millions of meals.

Matching Summary

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** Kinder's is seeking a Director of Research & Development based in Walnut Creek, CA, to lead product innovation and development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in CPG and food development, along with strong leadership and project management skills. **

Salary

Base: $200,000-$235,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10-12+ years R&D experience
  • CPG food development expertise
  • End-to-end product commercialization
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Design for manufacturability principles

Nice-to-have

  • Food science or engineering degree
  • Growth mindset and humility
  • Agile decision-making in ambiguity
  • Passion for consumer flavor innovation
  • Data-driven strategic planning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10-12+ years in R&D or innovation management
  • Advanced experience in food development within CPG
  • Proven track record of line extensions and renovations

Work Rights

Not specified

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