Client: Global Food Ingredients Manufacturer Role Purpose The Applications Meat Manager ensure short and long term profitability within the client portfolio for the meat industry through process and products/ recipes optimization and optimal development and innovation. The role will manage a team of six people. Key Responsibilities Define and manage a competitive hydrocolloid portfolio for meat applications, in line with market trends and company strategy. Drive and support R&D programs for meat solutions, ensuring robustness, process fit, and successful industrial scale-up. Deliver high-quality and consistent technical customer support, including troubleshooting and issue resolution. Support sales through technical customer visits, trials, validations, and value-based technical presentations. Contribute to industry events, exhibitions, and the creation of technical documentation and application materials. Lead, motivate, and develop the applications team, ensuring clear objectives, priorities, and best laboratory practices. Train sales teams and stakeholders on meat applications, technical solutions, and value-in-use concepts. Monitor and control indirect costs, ensuring budget compliance and continuous efficiency improvement. Qualifications & Experience Required Degree in Food Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. Minimum 10 years’ experience in meat R&D or technical-commercial roles(meat specialist) Hands-on laboratory experience with texture analysis and physicochemical testing. Experience in pilot-scale or industrial process validation. High level of English (C1) Valuable good level Spanish Availability to travel (customer visits, technical events, trade fairs). Based in Vigo (Galicia, Spain) Preferred Familiarity with industrial meat processing and related equipment. Experience delivering technical training or application support to clients. Knowledge of food regulations and quality systems.