We are seeking an accomplished Vice President of Research & Development (R&D) with a focus on leading our efforts in developing and optimizing food ingredient solutions for real-world applications. In this role, you will guide a team of scientists, culinary experts, and process engineers in creating and enhancing ingredient formulations that align with customer needs, market trends, and regulatory standards. Reporting to the CEO, you will collaborate closely with other departments, including business development, operations, and basic science, to ensure that our ingredient solutions are practical, cost-effective, scalable, and innovative, delivering exceptional performance across diverse food and beverage applications. As a strategic leader, you will also drive customer-facing R&D initi