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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in food product development and R&D processes, with a strong focus on innovation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in assessing new technologies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering team growth.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Food Product DevelopmentR&D ProcessesProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationFluent in Italian and English
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Hard Skills
Food ScienceFood EngineeringBiotechnologyAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProduct Quality AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceInnovation DevelopmentTechnical Feasibility AnalysisConsumer Needs Assessment
Soft Skills
Proactive MindsetLeadershipProfessional Growth FacilitationActivity CoordinationCommunication Skills
Industry Keywords
Food IndustryProduct InnovationMarket TrendsConsumer NeedsIndustrialization
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive product innovation and development, exploring new concepts, technologies and categories to address evolving consumer needs and unlock growth opportunities
- Manage product innovation and development projects aligned with consumer needs, market trends and business opportunities
- Identify and assess new technologies, ingredients and product solutions
- Work with Marketing, Quality, Operations and other functions to translate product briefs into feasible solutions
- Coordinate product development from concept to industrialization
- Monitor project progress, technical feasibility, product quality and compliance with applicable standards
- Guide and support the development of a direct report
- Set priorities, coordinate activities and foster professional growth
- Report directly to the Global R&D Director Food
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related scientific field
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in R&D and product development within the food industry
- Experience in product innovation and development of new product categories ideally
- Strong expertise in food product development and R&D processes
- Solid understanding of food technologies, product quality, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Ability to identify and assess new technologies and develop innovative product solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proactive mindset and ability to lead and develop others
- Fluent in both Italian and English
Benefits
Comp & perks- Meal vouchers worth €12 per day/canteen
- Health insurance
- Corporate welfare plan
- Flexible smart working policy
- Permanent contract
- CCNL: Alimentare