A leading meat production company in Qatar is urgently seeking an experienced R&D Manager to drive food innovation, product development, and new product commercialisation across its meat and value-added food portfolio. This is a hands-on technical leadership role covering formulation development, product trials, shelf-life studies, HACCP and ISO 22000 compliance, and full cross-functional collaboration with Production, QA/QC, Procurement, and Sales — in one of Qatar’s most dynamic and growing food manufacturing environments.
About the Role — R&D Leadership in Qatar Food Production
Industry: Leading meat production and value-added food manufacturing company in Qatar
Product Focus: Meat products, processed meats, and value-added food products for the Qatari and GCC market
Compliance: HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP — full food safety and quality standards compliance required
Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor R&D staff and technicians across all product development activities
How to Apply: Send your CV directly to cv@staffsourceinternational.com
Innovation Impact & Career Growth in Qatar
End-to-End Ownership: Lead R&D projects from initial concept all the way through to commercial launch
Technical Authority: Own product formulation, process optimisation, and shelf-life evaluation for all new products
Cross-Functional Impact: Collaborate directly with Production, QA, Procurement, and Sales leadership teams
GCC Market Influence: Drive food innovation for one of Qatar’s most respected and growing meat brands
Position Overview
The R&D Manager at this leading Qatar meat production company is responsible for developing and improving meat and value-added food products, conducting product trials and formulation development, and leading the full R&D pipeline from concept through to commercialisation. The role requires strong knowledge of product formulation, food safety management systems, meat processing, and cross-functional project management — combined with the leadership skills to supervise R&D technicians and deliver consistent, high-quality innovation that meets Qatar’s food safety standards and consumer expectations.
Why This Role Matters: As R&D Manager in Qatar’s meat production industry, you lead the innovation pipeline that keeps the company competitive — developing new value-added products that resonate with consumers, ensuring every formulation meets HACCP and ISO 22000 standards, managing shelf-life and quality validation studies, mentoring your R&D team, and translating market opportunities into commercially successful food products that strengthen the company’s position across Qatar and the wider GCC food market.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Formulation
- Develop, refine, and improve meat products and value-added food products across the company’s growing product portfolio
- Conduct systematic product trials, formulation development, and shelf-life studies to validate product quality and safety
- Lead R&D projects end-to-end — from initial concept and bench trials through pilot runs and commercial scale-up
- Apply strong knowledge of meat processing, ingredient functionality, and formulation science to deliver market-ready products
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
- Ensure all new and improved products comply fully with HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP food safety and quality standards
- Oversee the implementation of food safety protocols within the R&D function to protect product integrity at every stage
- Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure all developed products meet Qatar’s regulatory and certification requirements
- Maintain complete and accurate technical documentation for all formulations, trials, and product specification records
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Production, QA/QC, Procurement, and Sales teams to ensure seamless delivery of new product launches
- Coordinate with Procurement to source compliant, cost-effective ingredients that meet formulation and quality requirements
- Support Sales with accurate product information, technical claims, and specification documentation for customer-facing materials
- Liaise with Operations to ensure successful transition from pilot to full commercial production scale for all new products
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Supervise, guide, and mentor R&D staff and technicians assigned to product development and innovation projects
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, analytical rigour, and innovation within the R&D department
- Identify opportunities to optimise existing products in terms of cost, quality, nutritional profile, and shelf stability
- Stay current on global and GCC food industry trends, ingredient innovations, and emerging meat product technologies
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Meat Science, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field — required
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of proven experience in food manufacturing or meat processing in an R&D or product development role
- Demonstrated experience in new product development, formulation, and process optimisation within food production
- Strong working knowledge of product formulation principles and food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP)
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Excellent leadership skills with proven ability to supervise and mentor R&D technicians and laboratory staff
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to formulation challenges, quality issues, and process improvements
- Solid project management skills with experience managing multiple R&D projects from concept to commercial delivery
- Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate effectively across Production, QA, Procurement, and Sales function
About This Opportunity in Qatar
This R&D Manager position is with a leading meat production company in Qatar — a country that is rapidly expanding its domestic food manufacturing capabilities as part of its national food security strategy. The role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced food innovation professional to make a genuine impact: developing new meat and value-added food products, building a high-performing R&D team, ensuring the highest food safety standards, and driving the innovation pipeline that will define the company’s competitive position across Qatar and the broader GCC food market. If you are passionate about food science and meat product innovation, this is your opportunity to lead at the highest level in one of the Gulf’s most dynamic food production environments.
Career Excellence: Lead food innovation for a growing Qatari meat production company — and build the R&D legacy that shapes what the next generation of GCC consumers eats.
Who Should Apply?
- R&D Managers: With 5+ years in food manufacturing or meat processing and a strong formulation and food safety background
- Senior Food Technologists: Experienced in value-added meat product development and commercialisation in GCC markets
- Food Science Graduates: With postgraduate experience in meat science, food technology, or biotechnology and R&D leadership
- HACCP & ISO 22000 Specialists: Who have led food safety compliance within an R&D or product development environment
- Process Optimisation Experts: Skilled in improving meat product formulations for quality, cost, and shelf-life performance
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