Position: Head – Research & Development (R&D;)

Location: Kochi, Kerala

Qualification: M.Sc. / MTech in Food Technology, Food Science, Flavour Technology or a related discipline. Candidates with a B.Tech. in Food Technology and an exceptional track record in product innovation will also be considered.

Experience: 10–12 years of progressive experience in Research & Development within food ingredients, flavours, seasonings, culinary solutions or FMCG food companies, with demonstrated leadership in product development, innovation and commercialization

Why Join Bayfield?

If you are looking for another R&D; role, Bayfield may not be the right place for you. If you are looking to help build one of India's next-generation food ingredient and flavour companies, we'd love to meet you.

Bayfield is building a world-class innovation capability that will define the future of our business. This role offers the opportunity to create differentiated products, build proprietary technologies, establish innovation systems,



and lead the development of products that delight customers across India and global markets.

As Bayfield enters its next phase of growth, this is a unique chance to help build an innovation organization from the ground up, shaping not only products but also the technical capabilities, culture and intellectual property that will differentiate Bayfield for years to come.

Purpose of the Role

The Head – R&D; will provide end-to-end leadership for Product Development, Innovation, Application Development, Scale-up, Technical Services and Regulatory Product Compliance.

The role is responsible for developing Bayfield's innovation strategy, building a robust product development pipeline, creating proprietary technologies and formulations, strengthening the company's intellectual property, developing future technical leaders, and fostering a culture of innovation while ensuring commercially successful product development.

Key Responsibilities

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📌 Head – Research (Kochi)
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