Global Head of Product Innovation
Core
Lead global breakthrough product strategy and innovation for a confectionery business, driving profitable growth and sustainability across multiple regions.
Role type
Senior IC Product Innovation Head (Global)
Builds
Breakthrough product portfolios, innovation roadmaps, and supplier technology pipelines for global biscuit and confectionery brands.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Confectionery, Food & Beverage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic product roadmap definition, cross-functional leadership, supplier innovation management, new technology assessment, commercialization planning, risk management, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
Experience in emerging markets, start-up collaboration, open innovation programs, technical change process sponsorship
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Define and deliver medium-to-long term innovation roadmaps for specific categories; lead high-value global breakthrough projects from concept to commercialization; manage a portfolio of technically complex projects with new technologies; build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to capture best practices and new ingredients; collaborate with Global Procurement and Growth teams to align innovation with business strategy; mentor and lead a team of scientists and engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic scope