Head of Innovation and R&D | 15+ yrs | For a leading QSR/Retail Brand | MetaMorph

15.0 - 19.0 years

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delhi

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About MetaMorph: At MetaMorph, we empower startups to scale and innovate by placing people at the center of their strategy. With a proven track record of supporting over 220 startups, we specialize in aligning talent with organizational needs, enhancing employee skills, and transforming employer brands. Our data-driven insights fuel decision-making and provide comprehensive support for both acquisition and being acquired, ensuring you are covered from every angle. Role Summary: As the leader in charge of the strategic development and execution of product innovation and R&D initiatives for the FMCG business in India and select international markets, you will drive breakthrough innovation, streamline product pipelines, and build capabilities to meet evolving consumer needs. Key Responsibilities: - Innovation Strategy: Define a long-term innovation roadmap across categories (snacks, sweets, ready-to-eat) that aligns with the brand vision and market trends. - R&D Leadership: Manage end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization. - Team & Capability Building: Grow and mentor cross-functional teams; upskill R&D with emerging tech and consumer insights. - Collaborations & Partnerships: Engage with academia, startups, ingredient suppliers, and food tech incubators. - Quality & Compliance: Oversee quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance for new products. - Consumer Orientation: Utilize deep insights and analytics to shape market-fit innovations. - Cost & Efficiency: Drive cost-effective development through advanced formulation, sourcing, and manufacturing processes. - IP Management: Secure trademarks, patents, and design rights as needed. Preferred background & domain expertise: - 15+ years in R&D/Innovation roles, preferably in Indian FMCG majors. - Proven track record of launching successful product lines and building new categories. - Expertise in consumer research, food science, process engineering, packaging innovation, and sustainability. - Advanced qualification (M.Tech/Ph.D.) in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field is preferred. Core competencies: - High-impact communication & stakeholder influence. - Passion for consumer-centric innovation. - Adaptability to scaling at large organizations.,

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Head of Innovation and R&D | 15+ yrs | For a leading QSR/Retail Brand | Delhi MetaMorph

15.0 - 19.0 years

0 Lacs

delhi

On-site

You will be part of MetaMorph, a company dedicated to supporting startups in scaling and innovating by prioritizing people in their strategies. With a strong history of assisting over 220 startups, MetaMorph focuses on aligning talent with organizational requirements, enhancing employee capabilities, and transforming employer branding. Their data-driven insights ensure comprehensive support for both acquisition and being acquired, covering all aspects of the process. As the Lead for product innovation and R&D initiatives in the FMCG sector in India and select international markets, you will oversee the strategic development and execution of breakthrough innovations. Your role will involve defining innovation strategies across various categories such as snacks, sweets, and ready-to-eat products, in line with brand vision and market trends. You will also be responsible for managing the end-to-end product development process, from concept to commercialization. Key responsibilities include driving innovation strategies, leading R&D efforts, building and mentoring cross-functional teams, and collaborating with academia, startups, and food tech incubators. You will also ensure quality, compliance, and consumer orientation in product development, while focusing on cost-effective processes and IP management. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in R&D/Innovation roles within Indian FMCG companies, with a proven track record of launching successful product lines and creating new categories. Expertise in consumer research, food science, process engineering, packaging innovation, and sustainability is essential. An advanced qualification such as an M.Tech or Ph.D. in Food Technology or related fields is preferred. Core competencies required for this role include high-impact communication, stakeholder influence, a passion for consumer-centric innovation, and adaptability to scaling within large organizations.,

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