*This role reports to the President of the company. This position plays a critical role in the development of new products and supporting existing products, processes, and markets for Hope’s Cookies. The R&D Director will play a cross functional leadership role incumbent plays a significant role of the day to day activities of product development and providing a technical guidance. Participates on cross functional teams to ensure effective resolution of technical issues and to support product innovation. Provides periodical assistant to the QA team. Prepares and sends samples to existing and/or prospective customers.