Associate Manager- Product Science

Type of Role:

What are the Key Deliverables in this role?

• Profitability Enhancement:

• Develop proper Internal Systems and Procedures and ensure proper documentation of all the scientific and technical work carried out by the team.
• Ensure IP protection of all the work technical work and cover them by filing patents as and when necessary.
• Execute technical dossier for handing over to internal R&D stakeholders once project is agreed to move into innovation funnel.

• To develop and implement the Science support strategy for TCPL business categories:
• Generate new science led ideas leading to larger business opportunities.
• Develop strategy for new opportunities and develop platforms for disruptive innovation through science and technology.
• Support in developing business strategy by providing scientific & technical inputs and ensure that necessary infrastructure is in place for successful implementation of strategy.
• Drive, execute and deliver innovation-based products in Foods category.

• Need a postgraduate in life science/ food technology/Nutrition stream. Preferably with 8-10 years of experience in F&B industry.
• Should have delt with scouting research publications and extracting relevant information, evaluate quality of research and assign weightage to specific publications.
• Should be able to identify specific analytical evaluations needed for moving forward on a project and understand the pros and cons of these evaluations.
• Candidate must have hands on experience in liaising with reputed academic institutions and labs.

What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?

• Good understanding of Patent scan and international patents.
• Managing research, claims, analytical needs of a high growth space category.
• Experience and manage working with cross functional teams with varied expertise and demands