OverviewROLE PURPOSE : Leadership of an end-to-end R&D team & programme for part of a core Segment. Leads a single or multi-site team of developers, accountable for co-creation of strategy, innovation pipeline & end-to-end delivery (concept to production) of the R&D programme (NPD, EPD, F4G, ...), in Nomad factories and at selected copackers within agreed budget & timescale. Influential business partner with senior colleagues in Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain & Procurement.BUSINESS IMPACT : Accountable for shaping & leading the strategy development within their MWBs & for driving the end-to-end R&D work programme to ensure delivery of a validated pipeline that delivers the MWB growth & renovation targets. Accountable for growing & maintaining their existing portfolio ensuring efficient R&D implementation of product & process changes impacting multiple MWBs & / or Growth Platforms (in-house & copack, Net Sales c.€300m+, GP c.€80m+), including compliance with Nomad policies & procedures. Promotes consumer-led design & design for manufacture to ensure products are efficiently commercialised, meet consumer needs & are superior to the competition. Identifies & implements opportunities for savings, simplification & quality improvement. Accountable for safe & hygienic ways of working within their factory-based teams.ResponsibilitiesFunctional LeadershipInfluence & impact on innovation strategyValidated innovation pipeline to deliver growth targets for their MWBs & / or GPsRegulatory & policy compliance of portfolioPro-active in identifying cost saving & simplification opportunitiesExcellent technical execution & knowledge captureImpact & influence re supply chain decisions impacting product attributes & claimsEffective business partnershipContinuous improvementPeople LeadershipBuilds a performance cultureDevelop future leaders and nurture technical talentMaintain & develop relevant expertiseBuilds inclusive and diverse teamsDrives sustainable engagement in teamsStrong networks and proven leadership outside RDQGovernanceAccurate & informative input to gate documentsResource deployment based on prioritiesRDQ input to facilitate manufacturing & sourcing decisionsBe able to prioritise resource vs business needsDesign LeadershipDeep understanding of consumer needs (KCA & KPA translation) & preferences across multiple marketsGood understanding of relevant supply chains & technologiesProduct & pack strategies for key products in their portfolio to ensure they remain relevant and maintain competitive advantageSuperior products with strong claims & relevant points of differenceOperational LeadershipOn time, in full execution of the technical programmeDelivery of programme within budgetContingency planning to ensure no gap to planContinuous development of RDQ capability & facilities in line with business needsAdoption & sharing of best practice within teamsQualificationsTechnical qualifications degree level, or equivalentExperience within FMCG in a technical rolePeople and programme leadership with evidence of successful delivery
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