A proudly Canadian company, Yoplait Liberté has been producing yogurts made with fresh, high-quality milk from local farms for over 50 years. Exciting projects within a growing and transforming organization Recognition of relevant years of experience for vacation entitlement calculations A comprehensive group insurance plan fully paid by the employer, along with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A retirement savings program (RRSP and DPSP) with employer contributions because we invest in your future Enhanced parental leave perks Meaningful opportunities for continuous learning and professional development The position may be based at our downtown Montréal office on an hybrid model Reporting to the Vice President, Sustainable Growth, the Director, Research & Development is responsible for defining and executing the company's innovation strategy across the entire product portfolio. The Director, Research & Development leads the R&D;, Innovation, Food Science, and Product Development teams to drive business growth through the launch of innovative products, formulation optimization, continuous process improvement, and the identification of new technology platforms that meet consumer and customer needs. Develop and manage the short-, medium-, and long-term innovation pipeline. Establish R&D; investment priorities based on commercial potential and return on investment. Identify, evaluate, and select contract manufacturing partners (Co-Manufacturers)



to support company growth and address internal capacity limitations. Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure and accelerate successful product commercialization. Drive talent development and succession planning within the function. Establish performance indicators to measure the impact of R&D; activities. Ensure projects are delivered within budget, timelines, and objectives. Support manufacturing facilities in resolving complex technical challenges related to yogurt production. Lead the technical qualification of manufacturing processes, validate partners' ability to meet quality, food safety, and performance requirements, and ensure seamless integration into the company’s manufacturing network. Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers, universities, research centers, and industry organizations. Maintain scientific and technological intelligence in dairy products, proteins, functional ingredients, fermentation, and emerging processing technologies Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Dairy Processing, or a related field. Minimum of 15 years of R&D; experience within the food industry. Recognized expertise in yogurt and/or fermented product development and manufacturing. Proven experience managing innovation portfolios and commercial product launches. Fluency in both French and English.

📌 Director, Research & Development (Montreal)
🏢 Yoplait Liberté
📍 Montreal