RD&I and Regulatory Technology Lead

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.  

The role The Core R&D Technology Lead is responsible for the end‑to‑end technical leadership, delivery, and lifecycle management of core R&D technology platforms, including PLM, LIMS, IMS, and Data Science & AI capabilities supporting innovation and New Product Introduction (NPI). The role will operate initially within a multi‑year global transformation programme, delivering new capabilities, integrations, and operating models across R&D technology platforms. The programme is expected to complete by the end of 2027, with deployments delivered in multiple waves across regions and innovation workstreams. Due to the phased deployment approach, Business as Usual (BAU) operations will run in parallel with transformation activities for the majority of the programme duration. Following completion of the transformation, the role will transition fully into BAU ownership, retaining accountability for platform stability, evolution, and innovation enablement. In order to deliver true partnership to our functional stakeholders this role will be accountable for co-developing a strategy for the ongoing optimisation and innovation within R&D.   What you'll be responsible for Provide technical leadership for R&D platforms including PLM, LIMS, IMS, and Data Science/AI capabilities. Lead end-to-end delivery of R&D transformation initiatives, including integrations, data migration, testing, and deployments. Ensure continuity of business-critical R&D platforms while driving ongoing transformation and innovation. Act as the primary IT partner for R&D stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators. Govern platform security, compliance, architecture, and data management standards. Enable innovation and NPI processes through connected data, analytics, and AI-driven capabilities. Drive adoption of scalable, compliant, and production-ready Data Science and AI solutions. Oversee vendor relationships, solution quality, and key technical decisions.

We're looking for someone who

10+ years of experience leading R&D technology platforms in complex or regulated environments. Strong expertise in PLM, LIMS, and enterprise platform integrations. Experience delivering large-scale transformation programs alongside BAU operations. Knowledge of data governance, security, compliance, and validation requirements. Exposure to IMS, Data Science, AI, and innovation/NPI processes. Strong stakeholder management, vendor leadership, and communication skills. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

What you'll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards Flexible ways of working Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work Time off to rest and recharge Ongoing learning and development opportunities Specific benefits vary by location

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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.