Head Of Research & Development Job in Catenon

Industry / Sector / Domain

Consumer Technology

Location

Pune

Experience Range

10+ years

Company Profile

Our client is a fast-growing India s first D2C pet care start-up.

Job Profile

• Ensures and consolidates that the growth of the technical know-how within the working group is shared and constantly increasing
• Leads development projects for multiple categories.
• Incorporates relevant design expertise and experience in projects in line with brand/product strategy
• Encourages creativity and guide in R&D teams
• Actively searches for best-in-class technologies among domestic & global competitors and develops innovation roadmap
• Partner with product managers to assure customer focus and target costing; co-develops product roadmaps
• Coordinates with product development managers defining the right allocation of the resources
• Cooperates with design committee to ensure brand-consistent design of product ranges
• End-to-end responsible for developing products and driving innovation according to product roadmap
• Maintain a relevant product suite to support strategic growth objectives
• Support execution of product and manufacturing portfolio strategy including innovative ways to successfully commercialize new products
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.
• Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Keep current with changes in technologies and regulation for the countries where we do business.
• Manages and develops a cohesive work team, absent disruptive conflicts within the team.
• Identify avenues to achieve sustainable goals either through sustainable raw materials or packaging or technology.

Candidate Profile

• Education in Food Science, Biochemistry or a related discipline. Advanced Degree highly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in product development with recognized National/Multinational food or pharma manufacturing company
• Must come from a commercialization background with at least 3+ years of experience managing a team of individuals, Director level experience preferred
• Ability to translate business goals into an RDT strategy
• Strong business/financial acumen
• Self-motivated, performance driven and ability to excel in an action-oriented environment
• Drives accountability for self, team and cross functional partners
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong customer / consumer focus
• Track record of building and maintaining high performing teams