Food R&D Head - Global FMCG Company

Lead End-to-End Product Development

• Own the full lifecycle of B2B food product development, from concept creation to commercialization and post-launch optimization.
• Ensure alignment with global R&D standards while adapting to local market needs.

Build B2B R&D Framework & Capabilities

• Establish and standardize internal processes, tools, and governance for B2B product development.
• Drive integration across functions including marketing, supply chain, quality, and regulatory.

Portfolio Strategy & Innovation

• Collaborate with commercial and category teams to co-develop customer-centric product portfolios tailored to different B2B segments (e.g., foodservice chains, convenience retail, modern trade).
• Translate consumer, customer, and market insights into scalable innovation pipelines.

Customer-Centric Solutions

• Design products and formats that meet the specific operational, cost, and experience needs of B2B clients.
• Engage directly with key customers to co-create solutions and strengthen strategic partnerships.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a key R&D business partner to sales and commercial teams, ensuring strong alignment between product innovation and go-to-market strategies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing R&D team.

Quality, Compliance & Efficiency

• Ensure all products meet global quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Optimize product design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and scalability.