Head of Process Development
Location: Dublin Type: Permanent Category: Technology Salary:
€90,000 - €120,000 DOE
Benefits:
1. Bonus
2. Pension
3. Healthcare
4. Life insurance
5. Bike to work
6. City Center Location
7. Training
Experience required: 8-10 years
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Process Development to lead the development, optimization, and validation of enzymatic protein hydrolysates, bridging the gap between R&D and commercial production. This role involves cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations, driving innovation in functional food ingredients.
Upon Successful Hire Your Key Duties and Responsibilities Will Include:
8. Take a new product from a lab environment to mid-sized manufacturing and ultimately a mass market
9. Define and lead the strategic roadmap for protein hydrolysis processes
10. Optimize upstream and downstream production for functional ingredients
11. Collaborate with R&D and Operations teams to ensure seamless commercial scale-up
12. Support new ingredient development and commercial readiness
What We're Looking For:
13. PhD in Biotechnology, Food Science, or a related field
14. Background working in food ingredients research.
15. 10+ years experience in process optimization and functional ingredient development
16. Proven track record in protein hydrolysates and peptide commercialization
17. Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
If this sounds like you – We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and follow up with Darragh Maguire in RECRUITERS on +353 1 632 5047 for further details. Thanks