Product Development Manager, R&D S&R

Job Location: Hershey, PA * ROLE OVERVIEW:* Responsible for managing transformative Sweets & Refreshment Product Development platforms within R&D focusing on brands such as Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, and Ice Breakers. Lead the development and commercialization of innovative confectionery products (e.g., hard candy, gummies, licorice, gum, mints). Manage project execution, support continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Lead a team of approximately 4 scientists and technicians supporting various workstreams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to deliver projects on time and within scope. Mentor and develop direct reports and provide technical project support as needed on high complexity projects. Work with direct reports to determine goals and timetables for projects, and ensure diligence in development, scale up, and commercialization of products and technologies. Provide technical expert...