Head of Research and Development

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Global Brand

A senior opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Research & Development to join a global food manufacturing organisation with a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

This is a people-led, commercially focused R&D leadership role, offering genuine autonomy and executive support to drive product innovation, process improvement, and capability uplift across a complex manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

  • Lead the R&D strategy aligned to business and commercial objectives
  • Own the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept through to scale-up and launch
  • Lead, develop and engage a high-performing multidisciplinary R&D team
  • This role offers the ability to implement decisions quickly and see tangible outcomes.

About You

You are a senior R&D leader with strong commercial acumen and a background in food & beverage or FMCG manufacturing.

You will bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in Science, Food Technology or a related discipline
  • Extensive technical experience, including senior R&D leadership roles
  • Demonstrated people leadership capability across diverse technical teams

Why Apply

  • Senior, empowered role with real influence and autonomy
  • Global organisation investing in innovation and manufacturing capability
  • Strong executive backing and clear mandate for change
  • Opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact.
  • Some domestic travel will be required.

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact George Hall on +61 0468341514, quoting job title. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

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Work type:  Full Time

Date posted:  24-Feb-2026

Location:  Brisbane - Queensland

Reference:  JN -022026-42568

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