Product Development Innovation Leader
This role is for an ambitious individual who wants to lead R&D workstreams and deliver innovation and productivity plans. As a Product Development Technologist/Scientist, you will be part of a fast-paced, creative, and globally connected R&D team.
Main Responsibilities:
- Deliver exciting Product Development workstreams as part of wider project teams to contribute to the delivery of our 2025 Innovation and Productivity Pipeline.
- Develop juices and smoothies that taste great, nourishing our consumers one sip at a time.
- Work with marketing teams to create great concepts for future plans and take them through to launch.
- Keep stakeholders up to speed with progress, risks, and recommendations.
- Contribute to our culture by bringing a continuous improvement, growth mindset and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities as they arise.
- Regular travel may be required to visit factories and suppliers across Europe.
About You:
- Minimum 2:1 Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related discipline.
- At least 3 years FMCG Product Development experience; juice/beverage experience is preferred, putting the consumer first.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Skilled in prioritization and problem-solving. Analytical and critical thinking skills are essential to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions.
- Creative and calculated risk taker. Great communicator using a variety of styles for different audiences both internal and external.
Location:
This role is available for Ireland or Belgium.