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R&D Director

MUMBAI GENERAL OFFICE💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead R&D strategy and product portfolio development for India's FMCG business, integrating consumer insights to drive category growth and competitive advantage.

Role type

Senior IC R&D Director (FMCG)

Builds

Winning product portfolios and regional innovation strategies

Domain

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Emerging Markets

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Consumer insight translation, Portfolio strategy, Team leadership & coaching, Cross-functional partnership, Competitive landscape analysis, Regulatory & quality governance

Preferred skills

Masters or PhD in science/engineering from top campuses, Experience in building empowered global R&D teams

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Define consumer targets and product requirements to drive category growth; Develop innovation drumbeat for portfolio growth goals; Coach team on technical and consumer-based assessment methods; Partner with Commercial and Supply functions; Assess regional competitive landscape and develop performance strategies; Ensure governance practices in quality, regulatory, and safety.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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