Head of Product & Innovation (All Genders)
Core
Own commercial product strategy, lead Product Development/R&D/Quality teams, and drive the full innovation roadmap from idea to shelf for a 170+ SKU portfolio of low-sugar snacks.
Role type
Senior IC product leader (FMCG/Food)
Builds
Commercial product strategy, in-house sample development, industrialization, and portfolio management for retail, D2C, and international markets.
Domain
Food & Beverage / FMCG / Confectionery
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Commercial product strategy, in-house product development, portfolio management, team leadership, financial modelling, stage-gate processes, supplier management, data-driven forecasting
Preferred skills
Better-for-you/functional food experience, international expansion, category management, retail key account collaboration
Technologies
AI tools for market analysis and forecasting
Responsibilities
Define innovation roadmap and SKU lifecycle decisions; lead raw material selection, flavour development, and recipe iteration; manage 170+ SKU portfolio performance; lead and develop direct reports across R&D and Quality; align Sales and Marketing on product priorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
