Ic id r&d asst. manager

Life tastes better with ice cream. With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So, we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 80 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. On December 8, 2025, The Magnum Ice Cream Company was listed on the stock exchanges in Amsterdam, London and New York. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE: If you are a passionate product development enthusiast to work in R&D, whether it’s tackling unique challenges, spearheading innovative projects, or bringing fresh ideas to the table, your enthusiasm and creativity will be key to thriving in this dynamic position then this role is just for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing and carrying out the practical & lab-based work program linked to assigned projects.
• Manage project timelines, risk analysis, resource loading associated with projects assigned.
• Work on ingredient sourcing including first point of contact with relevant supplier(s), link in with global partner and have ownership to drive quality integration into UL systems and processes.
• Work on the provision of all related documentation linked to assigned project including documentation for consumer testing, requirements for registration, certification, or specific local country-initiated requests.
• Ownership of scale up trials required to confirm viability including ownership of trial briefing, connect with Supply Chain (SC) for factory trial run execution.
• Responsible for ensuring selected formulations are submitted & completed for relevant product performance studies (including tasting & preference assessments, stability & shelf-life testing).
• Have awareness of competitor landscape, commercial production, SC model and project management processes.
• Ensure related documentation and quality delivery during project.
• Support government audit and related activities.
• Assisting in SC capacity unlocking and resilience projects that are directly related with processing, such as waste management/reduction and simplification.
• Expanding digital capability of R&D by actively being a part of UL’s digital transformation agenda.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master or Bachelor (or equivalent) in Food Science or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4-5 years related experience in Foods or FMCG on manufacturing management / product development/process development, with 2 years experience in Ice Cream category.
• Fluent English language skill.
• Good understanding on project management.
• Experience in ice cream or food production, or experience in ice cream or food development with success launch in market is preferred.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Knowledge of product development and relevant processing equipment principles and practices.
• Experience with laboratory analysis techniques.
• Proven ability to plan and manage own work within a technical framework.
• Ability to manage and communicate with stakeholders, including cross-functional colleagues, external partners, and those from non-technical backgrounds.
• Technology & Digital savvy, agile, collaborative with strong growth mindset, personal mastery and passion for high performance.
• Data mining, capture and analytics for problem solving and modelling is a plus.
• Good knowledge & skill set of product development.
• Process knowledge in F&B or FMCG industry.
• Strong ownership and ability to fast-learning.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Structured mindset.
• Good Time management skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Fast action.

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Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact.
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done.
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows.
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business. Ready to build the future of Ice Cream? If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples. You may notice references to Unilever, as well as Unilever’s policies and terms and conditions, on this career site. This is because we are still sharing some services under the terms of our separation from the company. Please be aware that your application and the information you submit via this site will go directly and exclusively to The Magnum Ice Cream Company for roles within The Magnum Ice Cream Company.