Product Development

• 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

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