Oversee all R&D projects, from concept to realization.
Conduct market research and utilize past experience to develop successful new formulations
Optimize manufacturing costs for each formulation
Conduct all shelf-life testing and claim validation
Work with cross-functional teams on commercialization projects
Ensure all requirements are met for each project, including internal and external audits, regulatory compliance, label reviews, BOM and raw ingredient specifications, shelf life, etc.
Act as a customer proxy to test and measure against success criteria.
Write product development briefs to outline requirements.
Define product requirements for new and existing product categories.
Monitor and respond to customer feedback.
Ensure implementation is aligned with product goals.
Own the success of the product development process.
Continually improve the customer experience throughout the entire customer journey.
Invent & simplify product design to deliver improved product efficiency.
Find costs savings without impacting customer experience or value.
What You Bring to the Table
6+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in the food industry, in product or brand management in a fast-moving environment
Minimum 4 years of R&D/New Product Development experience in the Food and/or beverage industry
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Management experience in a lab and/or R&D team environment
Previous food industry experience.
Experience in developing and evolving products and product portfolios
Strong analytical skills including the ability to distill, synthesize, and draw conclusions on data.
Ability to effectively manage consumer expectations and balance these expectations against company needs.
Experience communicating with stakeholders across multiple business units and senior management.