Research and Innovation Manager

The Research & Innovation Manager will be responsible for managing the creation of new products for innovation from concept to launch. Leading a team of product development and sensory scientists, to achieve the deliverable of Innovation contribution to the Business Growth Plan.

The Research & Innovation Manager will represent R&D as a leader with both internal and external stakeholders and ensure close collaboration with the Brand Head of Innovation with the goal of achieving the long-term success of the Marketing innovation agenda.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop the innovation pipeline choices cycle, enabling relevant and quality innovation pipeline
  • Identify white space, gap analysis, NPD. Innovation strategy, cross-functional collaboration, NPD development, Technology integration, Budget management
  • Lead the development of new food products, from concept to launch for projects for each market to ensure strong consumer-centricity
  • Market analysis, market strategy, competitor assessment, Project management, market insight, formulation, prototyping and testing
  • Deliver innovation pipeline FY+1 is delivered on time in full
  • Robust business case, strong connection with BU leaders and brand managers to guarantee milestone achievement, time-to-market, risk assessment and management
  • Develop and Executive the right scientific method to ensure fast creation of prototypes from Innovation Concept and Product definition Brief
  • Training on new products, process, technology
  • Lead research plan that incorporates different research methodologies and tests to reach findings on various products that the company makes
  • Market landscape analysis, sensory evaluations, and consumer taste tests to refine product recipes and improve overall product quality and shelf life.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, or Food Science
  • Min. 5 years of project management experience
  • Knowledge of beverages industry technologies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven project management skills
  • Industry expertise with relevant consumer knowledge
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail
Post date: 11 September 2024
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: 11 September 2024
Publisher: LinkedIn