58 Research Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The American University in the Emirates is searching for an Institutional Research Manager who will be responsible for leading, supervising, and guiding the institutional research unit in order to meet the goals and objectives of the Institutional Effectiveness Department, as well as ensuring that the University's data, and information are consistent and accurate. In addition, they will be responsible for assisting the director in the planning and implementation of Institutional Effectivness practices that are consistent with the university's goals and mission.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Analytics or related field from an accredited university
• At least 5 year experience in a university

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Research and database management skills
• Experience with statistical programming languages
• Skills in research methodology and design, statistics, and mathematics

Job Description

1. Ensure consistent and accurate institutional data and information to support the institution’s and decision making for continuous improvement
2. Manage the development and production of statistical and analytical reports in a wide variety of platforms
3. Oversee the daily operations of the institutional research unit and provide direction and support in meeting the internal and external requests.
4. Manage and ensure submitting accurate and consistent data and information to internal units and external agencies in a timely manner.
5. Plan the annual budget of the institutional research unit within the IE department.
6. Contribute to the University committees by providing the necessary data and information that supports the committee’s decision making.
7. Prepare and develop the assessment performance report of the institutional research unit and document its continuous performance and ways of improvements.
8. Conduct the annual performance evaluation of the institutional research team and provide professional development opportunities as appropriate.
9. Identify and secure funding from various sources to support the University mission in line with the university advancement and fundraising plan.
10. Cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring their continued engagement and support for the institution.
11. Perform any duties as assigned by the superiors.

About American University in the Emirates (AUE):

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.

AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.

At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success

AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Engineering and Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.

The American University in the Emirates is accredited by SACSCOC (the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels

The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited byCAA(the Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.

The College of Business Administration is a proud member of AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business),and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) are accredited by AACSB ) as of 2022.

The Bachelor of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET .

NASAD (The National Association of Schools of Art and Design) has granted the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Animation in the College of Design , the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.

The American University in the Emirates is searching for an Institutional Research Manager who will be responsible for leading, supervising, and guiding the institutional research unit in order to meet the goals and objectives of the Institutional Effectiveness Department, as well as ensuring that the University's data, and information are consistent and accurate. In addition, they will be responsible for assisting the director in the planning and implementation of Institutional Effectivness practices that are consistent with the university's goals and mission.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Analytics or related field from an accredited university
• At least 5 year experience in a university

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Research and database management skills
• Experience with statistical programming languages
• Skills in research methodology and design, statistics, and mathematics

Job Description

1. Ensure consistent and accurate institutional data and information to support the institution’s and decision making for continuous improvement
2. Manage the development and production of statistical and analytical reports in a wide variety of platforms
3. Oversee the daily operations of the institutional research unit and provide direction and support in meeting the internal and external requests.
4. Manage and ensure submitting accurate and consistent data and information to internal units and external agencies in a timely manner.
5. Plan the annual budget of the institutional research unit within the IE department.
6. Contribute to the University committees by providing the necessary data and information that supports the committee’s decision making.
7. Prepare and develop the assessment performance report of the institutional research unit and document its continuous performance and ways of improvements.
8. Conduct the annual performance evaluation of the institutional research team and provide professional development opportunities as appropriate.
9. Identify and secure funding from various sources to support the University mission in line with the university advancement and fundraising plan.
10. Cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring their continued engagement and support for the institution.
11. Perform any duties as assigned by the superiors.

About American University in the Emirates (AUE):

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.

AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.

At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success

AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Engineering and Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.

The American University in the Emirates is accredited by SACSCOC (the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels

The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited byCAA(the Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.

The College of Business Administration is a proud member of AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business),and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) are accredited by AACSB ) as of 2022.

The Bachelor of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET .

NASAD (The National Association of Schools of Art and Design) has granted the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Animation in the College of Design , the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.

The American University in the Emirates is searching for an Institutional Research Manager who will be responsible for leading, supervising, and guiding the institutional research unit in order to meet the goals and objectives of the Institutional Effectiveness Department, as well as ensuring that the University's data, and information are consistent and accurate. In addition, they will be responsible for assisting the director in the planning and implementation of Institutional Effectivness practices that are consistent with the university's goals and mission.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Analytics or related field from an accredited university
• At least 5 year experience in a university

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Research and database management skills
• Experience with statistical programming languages
• Skills in research methodology and design, statistics, and mathematics

Job Description

• Ensure consistent and accurate institutional data and information to support the institution’s and decision making for continuous improvement
• Manage the development and production of statistical and analytical reports in a wide variety of platforms
• Oversee the daily operations of the institutional research unit and provide direction and support in meeting the internal and external requests.
• Manage and ensure submitting accurate and consistent data and information to internal units and external agencies in a timely manner.
• Plan the annual budget of the institutional research unit within the IE department.
• Contribute to the University committees by providing the necessary data and information that supports the committee’s decision making.
• Prepare and develop the assessment performance report of the institutional research unit and document its continuous performance and ways of improvements.
• Conduct the annual performance evaluation of the institutional research team and provide professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Identify and secure funding from various sources to support the University mission in line with the university advancement and fundraising plan.
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring their continued engagement and support for the institution.
• Perform any duties as assigned by the superiors.

About American University in the Emirates (AUE):

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.

AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.

At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success

AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Engineering and Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.

The American University in the Emirates is accredited bySACSCOC(the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels

The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited byCAA(the Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.

TheCollege of Business Administrationis a proud member ofAACSB(The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business),and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) are accredited byAACSB) as of 2022.

The Bachelor of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technologyis accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission ofABET.

NASAD(The National Association of Schools of Art and Design) has granted the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Animation in theCollege of Design, the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.

Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris (FR000130577) and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra The Power of One.

We are looking for a Senior Research Manager to join our team, bringing expertise across qualitative and quantitative research. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and delivering impactful research projects, with a preference for dualist expertise or a qualitative focus paired with solid quantitative understanding and experience. Significant experience in conducting studies across the MENA region, along with proficiency in Arabic, is highly desirable given our strong regional client base.

This role combines client management, hands-on project execution, and team leadership. The Senior Manager will oversee client-facing research, provide hands-on support, and lead a small team to deliver high-quality insights that drive client success.

• Lead and guide the team on a range of projects, including Qualitative U&As, Qualitative Concept/Creative Assessments, Social Listening, BHTs, Copy Tests, Brand Lift Studies/Campaign Impact Assessments.
• Proactively build best-in-class measures at research design, project setup, and fieldwork partner selection stages, addressing potential challenges.
• Leverage NetBase for social listening exercises, building know-how of the tool.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of research frameworks, tools, and methodologies, with a focus on enhancing mixed-method approaches.
• Support and guide the team in deploying advanced analytics across quantitative projects.
• Incorporate creative ways to showcase qualitative and quantitative data across reports.

• Understand business and marketing objectives, develop and present compelling research proposals, including methodologies, timelines, and budgets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Liaise closely with leads across media and creative teams.
• Manage relationships with data collection partners and drive cost negotiations across both quantitative and qualitative projects.
• Collaborate with the research lead to align team, client, vendor, and revenue strategies.
• Collaborate with the research lead to expand client relationships and identify opportunities for thought leadership and syndicated research.
• Oversee project workflows, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensure all deliverables are of the highest quality, preparing and presenting comprehensive reports and presentations to clients, highlighting key findings and strategic recommendations.
• Support and guide the team in effective ways to run end-to-end qualitative and quantitative projects.
• Step in to provide hands-on support or end-to-end execution of research projects, quantitative or qualitative.

• Synthesize findings from quantitative and qualitative research to deliver clear, actionable insights across multimethodology projects.
• Synergize primary research data with other data sources to create compelling stories and uncover actionable insights.
• Ensure insights are aligned with client objectives and deliver clear value.
• Identify opportunities to drive thought leadership pieces integrating qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Incorporate creative ways to showcase qualitative and quantitative insights.

• Takes initiative to challenge an established point of view with respect and openness.
• Able to use storytelling to connect with internal and external stakeholders in a compelling manner to influence and inspire.
• Able to handle complex issues and make decisions even when missing information.
• Capable of proactively developing meaningful relationships with key decision makers.
• Accepts responsibility for client problems, manages conflict and actively works to solve issues internally and externally.
• Able to build succession plans and grow and mentor future talent.
• Able to provide constructive feedback to others in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and positive spirit and showcases inclusivity towards all people.
• Able to motivate their team to pursue goals and deliver beyond their beliefs.
• Able to assess ideas and people on merit alone, without bias or favoritism and gives recognition when due.
• Empowers individuals to solve problems with full support when needed.
• Capable of coaching and supporting others by aligning career expectations providing actionable, open and constructive feedback.
• Capable of persuading others with integrity by understanding their motivations and identifying their concerns and work toward solving them.
• Proactively and continuously work towards improving effective team working and collaboration.
• Able to handle complex messages and is able to convey issues to facilitate others' understanding.
• Able to initiate and lead open conversations with internal and external stakeholders to build a culture of trust.
• Capable of creating opportunities for others to grow and demonstrate their learning agility.
• Drives a culture of trust with peers, clients and other stakeholders.

• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Demonstrates the growth mindset and proactively adapts behavior and performance for sustained success.
• Able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Able to demonstrate agility and flexibility to respond and reprioritize based on different situations.
• Able to constructively challenge the status quo and take risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, transparency and humbleness.
• Showcases resilience and maintains drive and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
• Actively listens and is receptive to others' feedback on performance.
• Able to take justified risks when appropriate and take accountability and responsibility when things don’t go as planned.
• An early identifier of change, able to proactively develop and share plans to seize opportunities.
• Acts ethically and makes ethical decisions in line with local regulations and contracts, even in the face of ethical challenges.
• Able to listen to other people in a way that they feel understood, and is respectful of others.
• Able to make timely decision that take into account different factors in ambiguous circumstances, considering impacts internally and externally.
• Able to build initiatives despite doubts or resistance from others to deliver strategic impact.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in market research, preferably within an agency setting, with a proven track record in client-facing roles. At least 4 years of recent experience conducting studies in the MENA region.
  • Expertise in designing and managing end-to-end qualitative research projects, covering methodologies such as in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs).
  • Expertise in designing and managing end-to-end quantitative research projects, including BHTs, campaign impact assessments, etc.
  • Experience in managing social listening studies is desirable.
  • Experience in leveraging AI tools and technology for qualitative research is highly desirable.
• Regional Expertise: Strong understanding of the MENA region, particularly KSA and UAE, including cultural nuances, market dynamics, and consumer behavior.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional storytelling and narrative-building skills to bring insights to life.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to interpret both qual and quant data.
  • A natural curiosity for understanding human behavior, cultural & research trends.
  • Ability to balance hands-on project work with managerial responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and client management abilities.
  • Leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on mentoring and collaboration.
  • Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and multimethodology projects.
  • Proactive approach with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris (FR000130577) and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra The Power of One.

We are looking for a Senior Research Manager to join the custom research team at Publicis Groupe. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and delivering impactful research projects, with a preference for dualist expertise or a quantitative focus paired with solid qualitative understanding and experience. Significant experience in conducting studies across the MENA region, along with proficiency in Arabic, is highly desirable given our strong regional client base.

This role combines client management, hands-on project execution, and team management. The Senior Manager will oversee client-facing research, provide hands-on support, and lead a small team to deliver high-quality insights that drive client success.

Education and Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in market research, preferably within an agency setting, with a proven track record in client-facing roles. At least 4 years of recent experience conducting studies in the MENA region.
• Expertise in designing and managing end-to-end brand health trackers, campaign impact assessments, and creative tests in MENA.
• Experience in managing qualitative research projects such as U&As, concept assessments as well as integrating qual and quant insights.
• Expertise in designing and managing end-to-end quantitative research projects, including BHTs, campaign impact assessments, etc.
• Experience with any of these solutions would be a plus; market segmentation, conjoint, MaxDiff, UX Research.
• Regional Expertise: Strong understanding of the MENA region, particularly KSA and UAE, including cultural nuances, market dynamics, and consumer behavior.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional storytelling and narrative-building skills to bring insights to life.
• Strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to interpret both qual and quant data.
• A natural curiosity for understanding human behavior, cultural & research trends.
• Ability to balance hands-on project work with managerial responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client management abilities.
• Leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on mentoring and collaboration.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and multimethodology projects.
• Proactive approach with a strong problem-solving mindset.

*Application is now closed for this role, please view other opportunities or submit your CV in the form below.

Our client, a newly created entity based in Abu Dhabi focusing on the development and execution of an exciting and ambitions portfolio of projects and programs that support the long-term vision of the UAE, is currently seeking a Research & Insights Manager to lead all research related activities and provide actionable insights on specific topics for leadership and project focus areas to inform decision making and projects delivery and execution.

Reporting to the Research & Development Director, you will lead collaboration with internal teams and will also identify key external research partners, to ensure the maximum level technical input, data and insights are achieved. You will be confident engaging with stakeholders of all levels.

The ideal candidate will have a background in research and data analysis, with proven experience designing and executing quantitative and qualitative research studies. Ideally, you will have a varied client background, and will be comfortable working on projects across a variety of sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, synthesis of key research findings, and development of targeted insights that support the ideation, initiation, planning, and execution phases of projects.
• Evaluate and assess research studies scope in coordination with leadership team’s vision.
• Build a database of relevant research and insights subscriptions and share findings accordingly.
• Responsible for the identification and selection of relevant research partners when the research scope is extensive and there is a need for further technical testing and validation.
• Lead the visualisation and communication of quantitative and qualitative insights in a creative and engaging manner for the relevant target audience.
• Identify relevant data analysis software and tools to support in the data collection, analysis, and reporting process.
• Share and present projects, events and research briefs and presentations on specific topics as directed by the Research & Development Director.

You will have a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in research and data analysis, project management and quantitative & qualitative research activities. Working knowledge of utilisation of data analysis software and tools is fundamental in this role. A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Product Management or Business is preferred.

To confidentially discuss this role in more detail, register your interest or get in touch below. Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

*Application is now closed for this role, please view other opportunities or submit your CV in the form below.

Our client, a newly created entity based in Abu Dhabi focusing on the development and execution of an exciting and ambitions portfolio of projects and programs that support the long-term vision of the UAE, is currently seeking a Research & Insights Manager to lead all research related activities and provide actionable insights on specific topics for leadership and project focus areas to inform decision making and projects delivery and execution.

Reporting to the Research & Development Director, you will lead collaboration with internal teams and will also identify key external research partners, to ensure the maximum level technical input, data and insights are achieved. You will be confident engaging with stakeholders of all levels.

The ideal candidate will have a background in research and data analysis, with proven experience designing and executing quantitative and qualitative research studies. Ideally, you will have a varied client background, and will be comfortable working on projects across a variety of sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, synthesis of key research findings, and development of targeted insights that support the ideation, initiation, planning, and execution phases of projects.
• Evaluate and assess research studies scope in coordination with leadership team’s vision.
• Build a database of relevant research and insights subscriptions and share findings accordingly.
• Responsible for the identification and selection of relevant research partners when the research scope is extensive and there is a need for further technical testing and validation.
• Lead the visualisation and communication of quantitative and qualitative insights in a creative and engaging manner for the relevant target audience.
• Identify relevant data analysis software and tools to support in the data collection, analysis, and reporting process.
• Share and present projects, events and research briefs and presentations on specific topics as directed by the Research & Development Director.

You will have a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in research and data analysis, project management and quantitative & qualitative research activities. Working knowledge of utilisation of data analysis software and tools is fundamental in this role. A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Product Management or Business is preferred.

To confidentially discuss this role in more detail, register your interest or get in touch below. Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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.