Manager - Research & Development - FMCG

- Anchoring the assessment of technology feasibility studies for creation of new platforms to address identified consumer needs

- Identification of various technology options through extensive literature search and scanning of available technologies in other industries

- Creating proof of principle for suitable technology options

- Lead the process for approval and deployment of the suggested solution(s)

- Build a robust and implementable project brief along with the Marketing team along with the product claims by doing the necessary IPR and patent search

- Analyzing consumer data during the product development phase, interacting with marketing and consumer research / insights group

- Develop prototype and evaluate the same through stability studies in conjunction with Analytical and Packaging, sensory studies and consumer studies with Consumer Technical Insight

- Partner MARVEL FPR to manage and implement cost management initiatives

- Leading standards for setting base RM quality and qualifying the RM through scale up trials while ensuring :

a) Productivity standards are achieved

b) Product design is thorough and validated vs. lab / initial prototypes.

- Liaising with Packaging development to recommend the most suitable packaging material for the launch and also supporting packaging development activities on the brand.

- Working closely with the Functional Head, Nutrition Manager, CQA and Plants to ensure that the product quality compliance is met throughout the year.

- Understanding H&W drivers for the target consumers and developing prototype to fuel the growth for the brands.

- Collaborate and develop projects with other national/international labs: generate program scope and run programs successfully.

Skills and Competencies :

- Experience in established R&D set up within FMCG Companies with successful product launches

- Categories handled in the past to include Savoury /Sausages

- Understanding insights and supporting for appropriate innovations / patents.

- Good communication skills, team working, influencing skills, creativity and drive for Innovations