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About Almarai

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the leading food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. Almarai is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in MENA and holds a market leadership position across all its categories in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. With a commitment to "Quality you can trust," Almarai has expanded its product portfolio beyond dairy to include juices, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, marketed under more than 20 brands. The company employs over 46,000 professionals across its operational regions.

The Role: Divisional Product Development Manager (Premier Foods)

Almarai is seeking a Divisional Product Development Manager for Premier Foods to lead the comprehensive development of new products and the enhancement of existing product lines. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, requires 5-10 years of experience and focuses on ensuring that all projects meet the highest standards for quality, innovation, and commercial success within the Premier Foods division. The manager will drive product initiatives from initial concept through to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development processes from concept generation to commercialization.
• Develop innovative product formulations.
• Research and explore new ingredients and processing technologies.
• Ensure all developed products adhere to Almarai’s stringent standards for quality, safety, and excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Planning, Sales, and Marketing to efficiently and effectively bring new product concepts to market.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Meat Science, Animal Science, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific field.
• Additional certifications in HACCP or quality systems are considered advantageous.

Skills and Experience

• Strong mastery of protein science, processing techniques, marination, ingredient functionality, and the formulation of added-value meat products.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency across multiple product categories and within complex production environments.
• Proven experience in applying scientific research principles, conducting data analysis, and resolving technical challenges.
• Documented success in launching new meat or protein products and bringing concepts to market.
• Familiarity with food industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, offering an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic multinational team within a company undergoing aggressive expansion and strategic acquisitions in new vertical markets.