New Product Developer

SUMMARY:
Opportunity to lead new product development for global development of heritage and start up plant-based food brands.

POSITION INFO:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead product formulation and product operational readiness to ramp up and launch new products on time, with a high level of quality and maximum customer availability
• Leading new product development for Global market
• Leading product optimization projects or adapting the formula of products in The Collective portfolio.
• Lead benchtop and plant trials to assess the viability of new ingredients & products
• Ensuring projects meet deadlines, quality and regulatory standards from ideation to full scale production
• Formulate products according to product development briefs to meet consumer acceptance, nutritional and certification targets.
• Actively participate in new product development, from discovery and initial feasibility assessment to product qualification, business evaluation and commercialization.
• Contribute new ideas within the R&D team that drive the innovation pipeline through scientific and technical insights.
• Participating in consumer acceptance testing and applying learnings to product development efforts
• Supports the development of a strong network of suppliers and external partners

REQUIREMENTS

• M.Sc. Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other relevant science degrees.
• More than 5 years of experience in the food industry in a product development role including experience leading plant trials and production start-up.
• Experience in formulating and supporting the production of plant-based foods or formed/restructured meat products
• Ability to continually integrate new learnings with existing knowledge.
• Ability to apply knowledge of food science to meet consumer needs
• Exhibit skills in prioritization, time management, and project planning.
• Ability to work on ingredients with little industry track record.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams located in various geographies.

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