Reporting to the India & SEA R&D; Director, the Senior R&D; Manager - India will lead the India R&D; organization and drive innovation, product development, and technical excellence across the Flavor Solutions, Consumer Retail, and Export businesses.

This role is responsible for translating business strategy into a focused and actionable R&D; agenda, delivering consumer- and customer-centric solutions, and leading projects from concept through commercialization. The Senior R&D; Manager will oversee new product and process development, as well as the maintenance, improvement, and optimization of existing products to support business growth and operational excellence.

Based in Haryana, India, the role will also serve as a key member of the cross-functional India Site Leadership Team (IST), contributing to the effective and effective operation of the Sonipat facility in alignment with the commercial business strategy.

In addition, the Senior R&D; Manager will build, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D; team, strengthening technical, culinary,



and sensory capabilities across the organization. The role will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, agility, and continuous improvement, enabling the India R&D; team to deliver sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and solid business impact.

Key Responsibilities:
Product Development & Technical Leadership
Lead the India R&D; team, driving product development from concept to commercialization and ensuring optimal resource deployment to support business growth.
Lead and coordinate regional and global product development projects, collaborating effectively with international R&D; teams across multiple business units.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovation and product development initiatives aligned with business priorities, customer requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
Ensure all R&D; activities comply with applicable food safety, regulatory, ethical, environmental, health,

📌 Senior R&D Manager (Sonipat)
🏢 McCormick
📍 Sonipat