Baby Care Applied R&D Group Manager

About the role

Hayat is seeking a talented Baby Care Applied R&D Group Manager to lead R&D and new product development projects for its baby care portfolio. The position is based at the headquarters in Kocaeli and will work within the global R&D Hygiene team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead R&D and new product development projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with business, technical, quality, and regional market requirements.
• Visit international subsidiaries and affiliates to monitor project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure successful implementation.
• Provide technical leadership in product development and innovation, supporting the adoption of new technologies, materials, and solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Procurement and others to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor timelines, resources, deliverables and milestones, managing risks and resolving issues to meet deadlines.
• Develop team capabilities through clear objectives, feedback, and fostering a high‑performance, innovative culture.

Required profile

• Advanced academic background in Engineering, Science or related field with a Master’s degree.
• 15+ years of R&D/product development experience, preferably in baby diaper, personal care or hygiene industry.
• Proven track record of leading complex R&D projects and delivering results.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making and crisis management abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and ability to influence across functions.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Highly proactive, self‑motivated, results‑driven with strong ownership.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and willing to travel as required.