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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development within the food industry, focusing on culinary innovation, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in translating consumer insights into viable product propositions while ensuring alignment with technical and commercial objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Product Development LeadershipCulinary ExpertiseProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementFood Science Degree
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Food Product DevelopmentRecipe FormulationFood TechnologiesNutritional ProfilingPrototypingSensory EvaluationTechnical TestingProject Timeline ManagementBudget ManagementRisk Management
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingInfluencing StakeholdersOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Culinary Training
Industry Keywords
InnovationFood CultureConsumer InsightsCulinary TrendsFood EngineeringFood ChemistryBiochemistryR&D EnvironmentManufacturing Processes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead product development activities across innovation and renovation projects from concept through launch
- Translate product development briefs into product propositions aligned with consumer, customer, and business needs
- Develop scientifically sound and culinary-inspired product solutions aligned with the global food strategy
- Partner with Global and Regional teams to establish product targets and implementation pathways
- Drive product development workstreams while balancing consumer desirability, technical feasibility, and commercial viability
- Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and technical deliverables
- Own critical product attributes, including taste, product performance, nutritional profile, and recipe cost
- Use prototyping, sensory evaluation, consumer insights, and technical testing to optimize product performance
- Manage intellectual property opportunities and risks
- Support regional adaptation of propositions for local consumer and market needs
- Communicate progress, recommendations, and technical decisions to stakeholders
- Champion culinary excellence throughout product development
- Lead product-centered activities engaging customers, consumers, and internal stakeholders
- Help build culinary capability across the global product development community
- Monitor culinary trends, food culture, and industry developments
- Build and maintain relationships with external culinary experts, suppliers, and innovation partners
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
- Culinary training, culinary education, or hands-on experience in a professional kitchen, foodservice, or product development environment
- 3+ years of experience in developing food products within an R&D, innovation, manufacturing, or food development environment
- Strong understanding of ingredients, recipe formulation, food technologies, and manufacturing processes
- Experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across functions and regions
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Benefits
Comp & perks- Industry-competitive salary and benefits package
- Company bonus
- Learning and development support from day one
- Access to in-house Mars University
- Purpose-driven company environment
- Opportunity to work with diverse and talented Associates