Head of Food (Product Development & Nutrition), Marro
Core
Lead end-to-end product development strategy for fresh feline food, focusing on retention and palatability through formulation, sensory science, and kitchen trials.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Food (Product Development & Nutrition)
Builds
Fresh cat food products and recipes
Domain
Pet food / Feline nutrition
Required skills
Feline nutrition expertise, Food formulation, Sensory science, Palatability testing, Product strategy, Budget management, Cross-functional leadership, Hands-on kitchen trials
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in animal nutrition or food science, Startup experience, Coaching ability
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own product development strategy and long-term vision, Define and measure palatability performance, Manage product development budget, Lead cross-functional teams with Operations and Commercial, Sign off product quality and claims, Conduct hands-on kitchen trials and taste tests
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC