117 Research And Development jobs in Dubai

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

• Business Growth Strategy & Market Research:
  Conduct in-depth 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.
• Research & Development (R&D):
  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.
• New Business Development & Partnerships:
  Identify and develop strategic alliances, partnerships, and collaborations.
  Support mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures that align with the company's growth vision.
  Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure business expansion opportunities.
• Data Analysis & Performance Measurement:
  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 decision-making.
• Process Improvement & Innovation Management:
  Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
  Implement R&D best practices to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  Drive digital transformation and automation strategies where applicable.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's 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, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
  Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  Ability to work cross-functionally and drive collaboration between teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of industry-specific market trends, regulatory landscapes, and competitive forces.

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.

The R&D Executive is responsible to oversee and manage the research and development activities related to food products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales team, production personnel and quality departments, to drive innovation, develop new products, improve existing ones, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your role will contribute to the growth and success of the company by driving product innovation and maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and Development Strategy:

• Develop and execute the company's research and development strategy in line with business objectives and market trends.
• Identify new opportunities for product development, process improvement, and cost optimization.

New Product Development:

• Lead the development of new food products from concept to commercialization, ensuring feasibility, safety, and quality.
• Conduct market research to understand consumer preferences, trends, and competitor products.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify consumer needs and translate them into innovative product concepts.

Formulation and Recipe Development:

• Create and optimize recipes, formulations, and processes for new and existing products.
• Source and evaluate raw materials, ingredients, and additives for functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and stability tests to ensure product quality and safety.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay updated with food safety regulations and ensure compliance with relevant local, national, and international standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to secure necessary certifications and approvals for new products.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, quality assurance, and purchase, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams during scale-up and production trials.
• Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and research organizations to leverage expertise and resources.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of research, experiments, and results.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer feedback to identify areas for improvement and innovation.

The R&D Executive is responsible to oversee and manage the research and development activities related to food products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales team, production personnel and quality departments, to drive innovation, develop new products, improve existing ones, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your role will contribute to the growth and success of the company by driving product innovation and maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and Development Strategy:

• Develop and execute the company's research and development strategy in line with business objectives and market trends.
• Identify new opportunities for product development, process improvement, and cost optimization.

New Product Development:

• Lead the development of new food products from concept to commercialization, ensuring feasibility, safety, and quality.
• Conduct market research to understand consumer preferences, trends, and competitor products.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify consumer needs and translate them into innovative product concepts.

Formulation and Recipe Development:

• Create and optimize recipes, formulations, and processes for new and existing products.
• Source and evaluate raw materials, ingredients, and additives for functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and stability tests to ensure product quality and safety.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay updated with food safety regulations and ensure compliance with relevant local, national, and international standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to secure necessary certifications and approvals for new products.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, quality assurance, and purchase, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams during scale-up and production trials.
• Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and research organizations to leverage expertise and resources.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of research, experiments, and results.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer feedback to identify areas for improvement and innovation.

The Quantitative Developer role involves designing and implementing software for research and trading, as well as collaborating on cross-team initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in Python, C++, or KDB+/q programming languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with quantitative researchers to design and build efficient workflows for research and trading.
• Collaborate with team members and peers in technology to ensure global consistency and maximize re-use of software components.
• Assume strong ownership of projects throughout their full engineering lifecycle.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in applied math, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, or computer science.
• 4 or more years' experience with Python, C++, or KDB+/q.
• Knowledge of finance, data storage, processing, and analysis.
• Experience with modern software development: version control, agile development.

Nice to Have:

• Advanced quantitative skills.
• Experience with requirements analysis and designing software solutions.

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Qemtex is looking for a dedicated Research and Development Laboratory Technician to join our R&D team in Dubai. The role involves preparing high-quality samples according to the formulas provided by our R&D chemists and conducting all necessary performance tests for the prepared powder samples.

• Prepare powder samples that meet the required standards based on the formulas written by R&D chemists.
• Perform color matching according to RAL, Pantone, and other custom color specifications.
• Operate lab equipment, including grinders, extruders, mixers, dry-blenders, bonding machines, and other characterization tools.
• Plan and coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive maintenance and lab equipment repair.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards for new formulas.
• Maintain detailed records of coatings, batches, and work orders.
• Document any deviations or issues related to standard procedures for all formulas.
• Coordinate with engineers, production and quality control technicians, painters, assemblers, and supervisors on projects.
• Communicate effectively regarding the status of R&D projects and any issues related to the designed formulas.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to continuously enhance skills.
• Analyze competitor samples and prepare detailed reports.
• Handle customer complaints by providing technical support to the quality control team.
• Perform COA analyses, long-term test analyses, and all powder-related analyses, such as particle size distribution (PSD).
• Conduct tests using differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), pill flow, and gel time measurements.
• Manage raw material studies, follow up on long-term tests, and prepare reports on raw materials.
• Write scale-up reports for new raw materials and critical formulas.

• Proven experience in a laboratory environment focused on research and development.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment and performing sample performance tests.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in a laboratory setting.

Home / Careers / Research and Development Laboratory Technician

Qemtex is looking for a dedicated Research and Development Laboratory Technician to join our R&D team in Dubai. The role involves preparing high-quality samples according to the formulas provided by our R&D chemists and conducting all necessary performance tests for the prepared powder samples.

• Prepare powder samples that meet the required standards based on the formulas written by R&D chemists.
• Perform color matching according to RAL, Pantone, and other custom color specifications.
• Operate lab equipment, including grinders, extruders, mixers, dry-blenders, bonding machines, and other characterization tools.
• Plan and coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive maintenance and lab equipment repair.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards for new formulas.
• Maintain detailed records of coatings, batches, and work orders.
• Document any deviations or issues related to standard procedures for all formulas.
• Coordinate with engineers, production and quality control technicians, painters, assemblers, and supervisors on projects.
• Communicate effectively regarding the status of R&D projects and any issues related to the designed formulas.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to continuously enhance skills.
• Analyze competitor samples and prepare detailed reports.
• Handle customer complaints by providing technical support to the quality control team.
• Perform COA analyses, long-term test analyses, and all powder-related analyses, such as particle size distribution (PSD).
• Conduct tests using differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), pill flow, and gel time measurements.
• Manage raw material studies, follow up on long-term tests, and prepare reports on raw materials.
• Write scale-up reports for new raw materials and critical formulas.

• Proven experience in a laboratory environment focused on research and development.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment and performing sample performance tests.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in a laboratory setting.

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. The organization operates across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, introducing more than 120 brands across 12 countries.

Who we are

GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful brands in the well-being sector, with brands including Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain among others.

Job Summary

The Product Development & Sourcing Executive will play a key role in translating design concepts into commercially viable, high-quality products. This role requires a strong understanding of textile and apparel product development, sourcing processes, and cost optimization. Working closely with the design team and PD & S Manager, the Executive will ensure timely development, quality compliance, and effective supplier collaboration to support GMG's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & Execution
• Support the product development lifecycle by translating design inputs into actionable product briefs and tech packs.
• Collaborate with the design and sourcing teams to develop products that meet aesthetic, functional, and quality standards.
• Ensure timely development of product samples while maintaining alignment with seasonal calendars.
• Manage and organize the sample library, development records, and technical documentation.
• Sourcing & Cost Optimization
• Coordinate with suppliers, factories, and buying offices to source materials and finished products that meet design, cost, and lead-time targets.
• Validate and negotiate product costs with a focus on achieving cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Track and manage supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, timeline, and compliance expectations.
• Fabric, Quality & Compliance Coordination
• Leverage technical knowledge in fabrics, printing, dyeing, and apparel manufacturing to guide sourcing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements across markets.
• Coordinate with Quality teams to resolve development issues and finalize production-ready specifications.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Quality, and Merchandising to ensure product alignment and timely execution.
• Contribute to assortment planning and stock readiness in collaboration with planning and buying teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to ensure product feasibility and regional market relevance.
• Process Optimization & Reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve product development workflows, sourcing efficiency, and vendor management practices.
• Support the creation of reports and presentations on product status, cost analysis, and sourcing insights using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate degree, diploma, or technical education in textile design, apparel production, or a related product development field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development or sourcing.
• At least 2 recent years of hands-on experience working in a factory, liaison office, buying agency, or the product development division of a retailer.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of textile and apparel product development processes.
• Familiarity with fabrics, printing, dyeing techniques, and manufacturing workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and cost validation.
• Practical experience working with tech packs and translating design concepts into technical specifications.
• Understanding of global supply chain dynamics and regulatory requirements.
• Strong coordination and collaboration skills across design, sourcing, and quality functions.
• Analytical mindset for validating product costs and ensuring market alignment.
• Attention to detail with excellent record-keeping and library management.
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive and structured approach to execution.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management, Purchasing, and Design
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Textile Manufacturing

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Product Development Manager Role

We are seeking a skilled Product Development Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for leading product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, creating new product pipelines and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in FMCG product development, regulatory affairs or quality control, with strong knowledge of UAE and GCC food/non-food regulatory frameworks.

• Lead product development lifecycle from ideation to launch
• Create new product pipelines in line with category growth targets
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all categories (food and non-food)

• 6-10 years of experience in FMCG product development, regulatory affairs or quality control
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC food/non-food regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience working with suppliers, labs and certification bodies

Skill Enhancement Opportunities: Training on emerging trends in product development and regulatory affairs.

Work Environment: Collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet and IT Services and IT Consulting