Sr Manager - R&D - FMCG

Senior Manager - R & D (India)

Mumbai | Permanent

- Lead and Support strategic innovation and new product development

- Accelerate profitable growth for the India business of a leading FMCG company.

About Our Client:

Our Client is a leading FMCG company with global presence. With a strong presence in India and growing, currently they are looking for R&D professionals to lead and support strategic innovation and new product development to accelerate profitable growth of their India Business. For the same, they are looking to hire Senior Manager - R&D (India), based out of Mumbai,

Job Description:

- Represent Client's India Management Committee in strategic planning process to execute business-unit related R&D plan.

- Collaborate with strategic business partners, SBUs, operations in delivering OTIF (on time in full) innovations

- Collaborate with Technical Center to enhance the quality of innovation in India.

- Develop R&D Leaders through coaching & mentoring

- Seek innovative and cost effective formulation and packaging solutions.

- Sound and thorough knowledge of food science and technology.

- Sound knowledge of R&D management and innovation process management.

- Proven track record of R&D culture in CPG / FMCG companies in India and abroad.

- Demonstrate ability to articulate and communicate in the leadership forums.

- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), Able to effectively engage and present data and conclusions in an organized, concise manner at all level of company.

- Ability to balance competing priorities/projects with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines and providing high quality work and service level.

- Ability to establish priorities and work independently.

- High professional standards; can be trusted to maintain confidentiality.

- Experience providing thought leadership and execution of processes in a highly matrixed, global company.

The Successful Applicant:

- Successful applicant will be MSc/Phd in inorganic chemistry with over 10 years of experience in R&D innovation, Project management, innovation and formulation design.

What's On Offer:

Apart from best in industry compensation, you will have the opportunity to be a part of and grow with one of the fastest growing MNCs in the FMCG sector in India.