[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Kraft Heinz Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Kraft Heinz Company · Glenview, IL # Lead, R&D - Product Development Glenview, IL, US Full-time Manager or lead Research & Science Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837574054) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Kraft Heinz Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) / Lead, R&D - Product Development ## Job description ​​Serve as the R&D category lead, partnering with business units, cross-functional teams, plants, and suppliers to develop category strategies and guide projects from concept through commercialization. ​Lead category resource planning and budget management to support business priorities. ​Scope and advance business opportunities by translating research, consumer insights, and technical findings into actionable recommendations. ​Guide developers in designing and executing tests, analyzing data, documenting findings, and commercializing products. ​Establish project priorities, technical timelines, risk assessments, and contingency plans while providing clear, timely updates to business and R&D leaders. ​Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure commercialization excellence, product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and speed to market. ​Monitor category competitors and identify emerging technologies and external partnerships that can enable differentiated innovation. ​Collaborate with technical experts and category scientists to evaluate technologies, applications, raw materials, and product specifications. ​Lead, coach, and develop team members while building succession plans and fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive culture. ​ ​​Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. ​Technical experience in Beverages such as ready-to-drink products, powders, or liquid concentrates. ​Demonstrated experience leading R&D product development and commercialization in a complex, cross-functional environment. ​Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, ingredient interactions, and Design of Experiments. ​Proven ability to develop, coach, and lead others while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. ​Strong project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, allocating resources, assessing risk, and prioritizing work for self and others. ​Self-motivated problem solver with the ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. ​Ability to translate technical findings into clear business opportunities and actionable recommendations. ​Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. ​Ability to apply scientific principles and prior learning to new challenges and opportunities. ​Willingness to travel up to 20% based on business needs.​ ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Glenview, IL, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837574054) ## Hiring at Kraft Heinz Company - Open jobs: 766 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All Kraft Heinz Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Kraft Heinz Company ### [Assoc Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/df7c6b12f51d51efbca2/) Glenview, IL, US ### [Associate Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/7bbaa58011bc5b2b11dd/) Glenview, IL, US ### [Manager, R&D - Product Development: Desserts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/2941097896d4e32a17f8/) Glenview, IL, US ### [Scientist, R&D - 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