Head Innovation--Food
A leading food company and a valued client of Quadrangle. · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 21d ago
Undisclosed20–27 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
Role & responsibilities
- Look for new consumer trends, market gaps, and emerging technologies.
- Generate new product ideas and decide which ones are worth investing in.
- Lead projects from idea stage to commercial launch.
- Work closely with R&D, Marketing, Business Development, and external partners such as startups, universities, and research institutes.
- Build prototypes, test concepts with consumers, gather feedback, and refine products before launch.
- Manage budgets, timelines, resources, and risks associated with innovation projects.
- Ensure the company stays ahead of competitors by bringing disruptive and differentiated products to market
Preferred candidate profile
- 20-25 years of experience in Food & Beverage R&D.
- Experience leading innovation or new product development teams.
- Strong understanding of food technology, product development, consumer insights, and commercialization.
- Ability to identify future trends and convert them into business opportunities.
- Exposure to AI/ML and digital innovation in product development is preferred.
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Skills
Idea-to-MarketInnovationNew Ideasmarket disruptionDisruptive InnovationPLMNPDProduct Roadmapdesign thinkingproduct innovationProduct StrategyInnovation ManagementNPINPD Project management