185 Research And Development Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The Business Growth Research & Development (R&D) Manager is responsible for driving innovation identifying new business opportunities and enhancing the organizations competitive edge through research and strategic development. This role involves market analysis trend forecasting product/service development and collaboration with crossfunctional teams to implement growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of analytical skills business acumen and innovative thinking to support longterm sustainability and expansion.

• Conduct indepth market research to identify new business opportunities trends and competitive landscapes.
• Analyze customer needs industry developments and emerging technologies to inform growth strategies.
• Develop business models feasibility studies and strategic roadmaps for expansion.

• Lead R&D initiatives to enhance existing products/services or develop new ones.
• Collaborate with product development sales and marketing teams to align R&D efforts with business objectives.
• Evaluate new technologies partnerships and investment opportunities to drive innovation.

• Identify and develop strategic alliances partnerships and collaborations.
• Support mergers acquisitions and joint ventures that align with the companys growth vision.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure business expansion opportunities.

• Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to measure the effectiveness of growth initiatives.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics to track progress and optimize strategies.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decisionmaking.

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Implement R&D best practices to improve operational efficiency and costeffectiveness.
• Drive digital transformation and automation strategies where applicable.

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Marketing Economics Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in business growth R&D market research or corporate strategy.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau Google Analytics).
• Familiarity with R&D methodologies and business model innovation.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical problemsolving and criticalthinking abilities.
• Excellent communication negotiation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work crossfunctionally and drive collaboration between teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of industryspecific market trends regulatory landscapes and competitive forces.

R&D Manager

Personal Care Products Manufacturing Client

Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

The R&D Manager oversees research and development projects, managing procurement and purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with quality standards.

1. Research and Development:
   • Lead R&D projects from conception to completion.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products.
   • Conduct market research to identify trends and technologies.
   • Present project reports and findings to senior management.
2. Procurement and Purchasing:
   • Develop procurement strategies supporting R&D activities.
   • Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
   • Negotiate contracts to secure the best value.
   • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate timely delivery of materials.
3. Vendor Management:
   • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
   • Conduct performance reviews and audits.
   • Resolve issues with suppliers promptly.
4. Budget and Cost Management:
   • Manage budgets for R&D and procurement.
   • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
   • Track and report spending and variances.
5. Compliance and Documentation:
   • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
   • Maintain accurate procurement records.
   • Prepare documentation for audits and reviews.

• Experience in R&D and procurement roles.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Technical Skills: Procurement software, data analysis, supply chain management.
• Negotiation Skills: Effective communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving.
• Analytical Skills: Critical thinking, market research, financial analysis.
• Interpersonal Skills: Relationship building, teamwork, intercultural communication.

R&D Manager

Personal Care Products Manufacturing Client

Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

The R&D Manager oversees research and development projects, managing procurement and purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with quality standards.

• Research and Development:
  
  • Lead R&D projects from conception to completion.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends and technologies.
  • Present project reports and findings to senior management.
  
  
• Procurement and Purchasing:
  
  • Develop procurement strategies supporting R&D activities.
  • Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
  • Negotiate contracts to secure the best value.
  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate timely delivery of materials.
  
  
• Vendor Management:
  
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Conduct performance reviews and audits.
  • Resolve issues with suppliers promptly.
  
  
• Budget and Cost Management:
  
  • Manage budgets for R&D and procurement.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
  • Track and report spending and variances.
  
  
• Compliance and Documentation:
  
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records.
  • Prepare documentation for audits and reviews.
  
  

• Experience in R&D and procurement roles.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Technical Skills: Procurement software, data analysis, supply chain management.
• Negotiation Skills: Effective communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving.
• Analytical Skills: Critical thinking, market research, financial analysis.
• Interpersonal Skills: Relationship building, teamwork, intercultural communication.

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM

About Us

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between two companies Griffith foods and IFFCO that are purely driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food’s global reach, innovation expertise and core capabilities with IFFCO’s deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides you with expert, sustainable food solutions with extreme agility for businesses that desire insight oriented, culinary inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt and Pakistan because they need the support of a global agile product development partner to keep them future ready in an era of fast changing trends and preferences.

Our Purpose At GRIFFCO Foods our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. GRIFFCO Foods exists to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation

Join Our Family When you join GRIFFCO Foods, you are not only joining our family, you are joining a community of change-makers. At GRIFFCO Foods, you are encouraged and empowered to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicant because of the following actual or perceived characteristic: race, colour, religion, gender identity, age national origin, physical and mental disability. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefits programs, trainings, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall and termination.

Major Duties &Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio meeting nutrition and sustainability criteria
• ‘Hands on’ development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities incl but not exclusive to raw materials, culinary center and pilot scale assets.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products (lifting and launching.)
• Support the end to end creation of value streams in the key markets
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe, utilizing Griffith Foods internal networks, existing external partners and creating new ones in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand the regulatory constraints and engage with internal and external partners to manage compliance.
• Support the set-up of manufacturing and co-manufacturing in the selected countries

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Working in a highly ambiguous environment, creative problem solver, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to and accomplishment of tasks.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or similar.
• Proven management and leadership experience at senior level.
• Language: English is a must
• Experience in technical development of savoury products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience of working in country and internationally.
• Current awareness of local and global flavour trends, culinary trends, and new technology in food applications;
• People Leadership and team development, remote Line management would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A creative problem solver across the value chain (from raw materials to customer scale up)
• End to end product leadership, from culinary through to scale up (manufacture).
• High level learning agility
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen
• Ideally with B to B or food service experience.
• Priority setting
• Project management
• Benchtop development, with an eagerness and proven ability to be hands on.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM

About Us

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between two companies Griffith foods and IFFCO that are purely driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food’s global reach, innovation expertise and core capabilities with IFFCO’s deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides you with expert, sustainable food solutions with extreme agility for businesses that desire insight oriented, culinary inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt and Pakistan because they need the support of a global agile product development partner to keep them future ready in an era of fast changing trends and preferences.

Our Purpose
At GRIFFCO Foods our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. GRIFFCO Foods exists to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation

Join Our Family
When you join GRIFFCO Foods, you are not only joining our family, you are joining a community of change-makers. At GRIFFCO Foods, you are encouraged and empowered to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicant because of the following actual or perceived characteristic: race, colour, religion, gender identity, age national origin, physical and mental disability. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefits programs, trainings, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall and termination.

Major Duties &Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio meeting nutrition and sustainability criteria
• ‘Hands on’ development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities incl but not exclusive to raw materials, culinary center and pilot scale assets.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products (lifting and launching.)
• Support the end to end creation of value streams in the key markets
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe, utilizing Griffith Foods internal networks, existing external partners and creating new ones in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand the regulatory constraints and engage with internal and external partners to manage compliance.
• Support the set-up of manufacturing and co-manufacturing in the selected countries

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Working in a highly ambiguous environment, creative problem solver, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to and accomplishment of tasks.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or similar.
• Proven management and leadership experience at senior level.
• Language: English is a must
• Experience in technical development of savoury products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience of working in country and internationally.
• Current awareness of local and global flavour trends, culinary trends, and new technology in food applications;
• People Leadership and team development, remote Line management would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A creative problem solver across the value chain (from raw materials to customer scale up)
• End to end product leadership, from culinary through to scale up (manufacture).
• High level learning agility
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen
• Ideally with B to B or food service experience.
• Priority setting
• Project management
• Benchtop development, with an eagerness and proven ability to be hands on.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

Kawader Research Assistant Fellow Job Opportunity

• This position offers a unique chance to be part of an innovative research project focused on the molecular structure and function of eumelanin, utilizing solid-state NMR spectroscopy and other analytical techniques.

Company Overview

Founded in Dubai in 2016, SQUATWOLF is a gymwear brand made for athletes who push limits, in and out of the gym. What started in the Middle East has grown into a global movement, with customers in 100+ countries. We’re on a mission to elevate the human experience through high-performance gear that drives strength, progress, and purpose.

As we level up, we’re building a bold, creative team that’s hungry to make an impact. If you're ready to shape the future of gymwear and be part of something powerful, you’re in the right place.

Role Overview

As a Product Development Intern , you’ll gain hands-on experience in the full product lifecycle from design development to sample tracking and approvals. You’ll support our product team with day-to-day operational tasks while also contributing to innovation projects, fittings, and seasonal planning. This role is perfect for someone highly organized, eager to learn, and passionate about sportswear or athleisure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development Support

• Assist in packing and organizing DHL parcels to factories.
• Maintain and organize the fabric library.
• Support in sample storage, seasonal sample clear-outs and overall studio tidiness.
• Help with shipment sample checking and basic approvals.
• Assist in preparing care label artworks for approval.
• Coordinate proto review meeting setups, hanging samples, preparing documentation, etc.
• Admin support in castings, model coordination, fittings, and invoicing.
• Book and manage fit model schedules and fittings logistics.

2. Production Admin & Tech Pack Coordination

• Help prepare and send tech packs, size specs, and artworks to factories.
• Track sample delivery timelines and follow up with suppliers.
• Participate in fit preps, measuring and checking incoming samples.
• Assist in logging fit comments and communicating with factories.

3. Material & Trim Management

• Support with lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk fabric approvals.
• Assist in trim sourcing, testing, and documentation.
• Organize washing and wear testing schedules and sample handling.

4. Brand Alignment & Shoots

• Help organize product handovers to Brand and Marketing teams.
• Join e-commerce and campaign shoots to support the product team.
• Assist in preparing product information sheets for e-commerce.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion, Textiles, Product Development, or a related field.
• Strong interest in activewear, sportswear, or athleisure.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, basic Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop is a plus.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

Bonus Points

• Previous internship experience in fashion, garment production, or technical development.
• Hands-on understanding of garment construction and fit.
• Interest in fitness, performance fabrics, or sustainability.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world exposure to how a high-performance fashion brand operates.
• Experience working alongside technical developers, designers, and brand teams.
• Insight into material sourcing, supplier management, and end-to-end product creation.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and assist with future innovation projects.

Overview of the Product Manager Position:

The product manager is responsible for leading the development and growth of our loyalty services, rewards, and subscription products. We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team.

Key Responsibilities of the Product Manager Role:

• Craft and execute an ambitious product roadmap for efficient product activation.
• Own the entire product lifecycle - from idea generation to full-fledged product launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, data, marketing, legal, and compliance, to deliver a seamless digital experience for millions of customers.

Requirements and Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager with expertise in subscriptions, loyalty programs, rewards, or digital financial services and mobile banking.
• Proven track record of managing complex product lifecycles and delivering successful products.
• Resilience and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits of Working as a Product Manager:

We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and driven work environment where your voice matters. Enjoy flexible working hours designed to optimize productivity and balance. Participate in the company's employee stock options program and shape your career trajectory. Comprehensive health insurance, generous PTO, and a Flexible Benefits budget to meet your personal needs.

The objective of this role is to drive business growth and profitability through the development and management of products.

Responsibilities include:

1. Sustain a long-term profitability model by driving sales volumes through continuous product innovation and attractive product value-proposition, while controlling risk within acceptable levels through prudent lending policies and procedures.
2. Lead key business projects aimed at achievement of overall strategic objectives.
3. Drive portfolio profitability through management of P&L constituents.
4. Optimize utilization of resources to achieve organizational strategic objectives.
5. Achieve portfolio growth and performance targets through management of key financial elements including Sales, Interest & Fee Incomes, Cost of Funds and other Costs, Attrition and Provisions.
6. Maximize revenue by managing pricing for new business and existing book.

This involves working closely with various stakeholders including Head of Mortgage, Shariah Team, and other departments to ensure alignment with overall business strategy.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Financial Institution related to Business.
• Resourceful in the completion of reports and plans, and effective at multi-tasking.
• Consistent record of providing accurate and precise reports to high management level.
• Project Management, Business Process, Business Modelling, and Data Modelling skills.
• Retail and Business Banking Product Cycle knowledge.

Benefits of working in this role include:

• Opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and initiatives.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• An analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Highly creative and resourceful individual.

We are looking for an AVP- Products Development & Management professional who can take our products to the next level.