Director of New Product Development & Commercialization

Corp - Zug Corporate Office · full time · Director

Listed on RBI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

A product commercialization leader role supporting Restaurant Brands International's global quick-service restaurant brands through the journey from culinary innovation to market-ready menu items. This suits someone with deep food science and manufacturing expertise who thrives translating technical knowledge into scaled, operationally viable products across diverse markets and supplier partnerships.

Our summary, not RBI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Education in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or related field
10+ years of experience in food commercialization, food manufacturing or QSR innovation
Demonstrated success leading commercialization projects from concept through launch
Culinary foundation with understanding of ingredient functionality and product development
Experience working in commercial kitchen, culinary lab or food innovation environment
Ability to influence diverse stakeholders across internal functions, franchises and suppliers
Familiarity with recipe development, product prototyping and culinary testing methods
Understanding of food manufacturing or large-scale foodservice operations
Direct experience working with food manufacturers, co-packers and ingredient suppliers at scale
Strong organizational skills managing multiple simultaneous projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluent in English language, written and spoken
Willingness to travel up to 40% in some periods
5 days per week onsite work

Nice to have

Passion for global cuisines and emerging food trends
Spanish, French, German or Portuguese language skills