RandD and Innovation Manager

RandD and Innovation ManagerLocation: West YorkshireJob Type: Full-timeSalary: CompetitiveWe are seeking an RandD and Innovation Manager to lead our client''s innovation and technical program delivery, focusing on new product design, development, and operational handover. This role involves managing UK RandD staff and facilities and overseeing expenditure for innovation and customer technical support activities.Day-to-day of the role:Manage the progression of the innovation portfolio, ensuring planning, resource balance, and outputs are formalised and align with strategy and budget.Collaborate with the Technical Director to deliver the innovation strategy, skills and competency frameworks, and functional excellence standards.Define and deliver technical platform development, applying and developing formulation expertise to support current and future growth demands.Work closely with Regional Techno-Operational teams on product range improvement projects to enhance process capability, quality, and market suitability.Champion data creation and usage to accelerate development and optimise resources required for new product control and delivery.Manage the UK RandD laboratory, technical staff, and service KPIs as defined by the function and business.Handle documentation and traceability for Standards conformity.Define and deliver customer technical service in collaboration with the Commercial Team on a global scale, including Key Account Manager (KAM) technical programs.Required ..... full job details .....